How is a SOLDIER openly gay? What? Does he run around in a thong or something? The current policy works just fine. When I'm getting shot at, the last thing I want to think about is a guy's sexual preference! Like the NBA player who is "openly" gay...does he have Game? That's all I need to know!

In uniform or out...people are entitled to their own opinion. There should not be an air of fear for speaking on what one believes in. Homosexuality is NOT a sensitive subject. The lifestyle is a learned abnormal behavior. Heterosexuals should not be FORCED or COERCED into the acceptance of it. All people should be able to function in their chosen profession, but who one sleeps with should be a matter that is kept within their own personal boundaries.

I say Hoorah for General Peter Pace!! Finally.. someone has had the nerve to say what many have only thought.I'm proud as well that he only clarified and didn't apologize.As a former combat-decorated United States Marine,I believe that the "don't ask-don't tell" policy is a joke and that the military frannkly is no place for gays...period.Defending America is better left to those who reflect it's moral character,integrity, populous beliefs and moral values.

I am a retired USAF Officer and I can assure you that when a military (Especially someone as visible as the JCS Chairman)Officer puts on his military uniform and goes in public, he represents the United States Military and there is no place for his "personal opinion"; everything he says is offical. If he wants to express a personal opinion, he should take off the uniform and exit the public arena.

My opinion is worthless because I'm not GAY, If I was GAY then I'm sure I would be heard, I am a White Christian Male with a beautiful wife and two talented straight children. Yes, My type of world with real Americans has never had to defend itself and I will die someday (we all die, even GAYS) with a clear conscience and with dignity and strong morals, which for some, sadly, mean nothing in thier life, but you may pay for it in death. It's sad that we real Americans have to even deal with this B.S. in the first place!, What a waste of money and time. That's my opinion.
Robert

This is not about if homosexual can or can not be in the armed forces any good law abiding American may enter and serve.This is about the wrongness of homosexuality.People say where is that christian love.I love homosexuals the same as I love all siiners.Jesus Christ died for all sinners.That is all of us.But homosexuality goes against GOD'S ideal.Sex is to be between a married man and his wife,between a married man and woman.Some people say they are christian and want to stone all homosexuals.That is not Christ like.But Christ does call all sinners to repent and to believe in Him.And as a christian that is all I am doing is calling all sinners to repent and believe in Jesus Christ.By Clear Thinker.