Lesbian cadet quits West Point

Times Herald Record ^ | 2:00 AM - 08/12/10 | Adam Bosch

[DJ MacWoW]

WEST POINT — Cadet Katie Miller said she couldn't listen to her comrades toss around the word "fag" anymore, and making up stories about fictional boyfriends was driving her crazy.

So Miller, a lesbian who ranks No. 9 in her class of future Army leaders, stepped out the closet last weekend and quit West Point.

"I thought I would have the strength to re-closet myself," said Miller, who was openly gay to her family and friends in high school. "I completely underestimated the personal toll it would have on me.

[DJ MacWoW]

This is what happens when a person "steps" outside of normal, accepted behavior. While I'm sorry for her, she, and all gays, want the majority to accept aberrant behavior so THEY are more comfortable. Not gonna happen.

[Vendome]

So she got licked, huh?

[Da Coyote]

Well said.

I’ve completely turned around and now no longer tolerate those who try to make everyone else uncomfortable in order to avoid their own discomfort.

[Hodar]

Would much rather have her crack now, instead in the field when the bullets are flying and lives are depending upon her. If she can’t handle hearing a word, I don’t think she’s capable of dealing with the stress an officer had to deal with everyday.

[edcoil]

Her personal toll that she will sue others over.

[Dixie Yooper]

So she got licked, huh?

Ya, but she's not be up to Timex specs...

[Dixie Yooper]

So she got licked, huh?

Ya, but she's not be up to Timex specs...

[Red Badger]

...and making up stories about fictional boyfriends was driving her crazy.

Hers or theirs?............

[henkster]

Exactly. Unfit to command.

[TSgt]

How would she deal with the fog of war if she can’t handle the term fag?

[DJ MacWoW]

It’s too bad really. 9th in her class is an accomplishment. But she doesn’t want to give up her lifestyle even though it’s an illness.

[chuck_the_tv_out]

As Cartman says, you should never use the word fag. It’s insensitive to buttpirates.

[ScottinVA]

Well, if THIS is too much to take, wait ‘til “openly gay” servicemembers find themselves in the hands of the Taliban.

[Candor7]

[668 - Neighbor of the Beast]

How did she make the cut in the first place? Doesn’t sound like military grade steel in them bones.

[DJ MacWoW]

I hadn’t even thought of that. Excellent point!

[Senator Pardek]

...making up stories about fictional boyfriends was driving her crazy.

Har - "It feels like a bag of sand when you're touching it"

[chuck_the_tv_out]

lol. She cracked under the fag of war.

[Bitsy]

gays, want the majority to accept aberrant behavior so THEY are more comfortable. Not gonna happen.

Exactly. It is not normal behavior - nor is sex with animals. It is their business what they do within the confines of their homes, etc. but don’t think the public has to accept this behavior in our society.

[angryoldfatman]

If she couldn’t withstand harsh words, one has to wonder how she would have held up under gunfire or, God forbid, capture by the enemy.