Always interesting to see which NYT pieces that PG picks up …
Today they chose to look at the practical implementation of openly LGBTQ soldiers, especially morale. Opinions vary from shrugs (since its already happening) to concern about backlash and harassment to the ever-present rhetoric about destroying anti-gay, homophobic rights to hold those opinions (aka losing their religion.
Keith Johnson, a petty officer first class with the Coast Guard and a former Marine, said he opposed homosexuality on religious grounds and thought repealing the ban would hurt morale. “If I don't know, it's a whole lot better than someone parading it around in my face and me having to deal with it,” he said.
Why Keith? Why does it threaten you so to deal with reality?
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