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CDN military to gays: Join us!

SSinVan — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:47:17 -0800

Canadian military to gays: Join us! They're even setting up recruiting booths at Gay Pride events (when they are allowed) Note that CBC moderators deleted some of the comments on that first link, but you get a hunch on what they said from the other comments. You may also have heard about two gay soldiers who wed on a military base.

By: jonmc

jonmc — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:49:55 -0800

Fuckin' Eh!

By: dazed_one

dazed_one — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:00:17 -0800

Sometimes I really just love Canada.

By: Dipsomaniac

Dipsomaniac — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:15:37 -0800

I can tell that Dan in Calgary (from the first link) is a world-class douche, and I didn't even get to read his comments.

By: Eideteker

Eideteker — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:20:31 -0800

We need more gays. To the point where gays are passé. And I mean that in the best possible way. Seriously, with the amount of time we spend talking about sexuality in this country, we could have bases on Mars by now. Shit, in the 60s, they dealth with racism AND put a man on the moon. Let's get it together, people. And Canada? Will you marry me? It's legal up there, right? You folks'll marry anyone to anything, yah?

By: Dipsomaniac

Dipsomaniac — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:22:57 -0800

Eideteker: "And Canada? Will you marry me? It's legal up there, right? You folks'll marry anyone to anything, yah?" Well, we know there's a lot of box-turtle marriages being denied in the States. But if Canada marries you we're going to need a pre-nup.

By: loiseau

loiseau — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:26:57 -0800

If anyone wants citizenship I'm willing to marry for a nominal fee. Male or female.

By: QIbHom

QIbHom — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:32:41 -0800

Gods, Canada has come a long way. I gave up my dreams of emigrating to Canada 25 years ago because gays were banned, and I refused to lie (I did when I joined the US Army, later). At Baltimore Pride last weekend, we had Chipotle, Visa and Best Buy's Geek Squad marching. Why not the military? The thought of the Canadian Armed Forces recruiting at Pride is delicious, after all those accusations that gays recruit. Sure we do. And, there is an enlistment bonus if you are willing to serve in Afghanistan .

By: ericb

ericb — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:34:02 -0800

In related (U.S.) news ... 60 Minutes' Sergeant Darren Manzella Discharged Under 'DADT'. Former Georgia senator Sam Nunn ("architect of DADT") says it may be time to reconsider "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Don't Ask, Don't Tell Hits Women Much More. Don't Ask, Don't Tell On the Campaign Trail. Happy Pride!

By: ericb

ericb — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:35:53 -0800

Joint Chiefs Chairman Mullen: Military Ready To Accept Repeal Of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'.

By: nudar

nudar — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:37:50 -0800

For the three or four of you left out there who haven't heard this classic take on the issue a zillion times before (SLYT) Go Canada though, way to deal with things like adults. Good stuff.

By: ericb

ericb — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:57:08 -0800

73 percent [PDF] of U.S. veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan are "comfortable with gays and lesbians" serving along side them.

By: five fresh fish

five fresh fish — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:13:53 -0800

Canada's Navy has always been filled with able seamen.

By: nosila

nosila — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:52:01 -0800

Huh...I didn't know Canada elected Ignatius Reilly as their new Prime Minister. (And five fresh fish: nice.)

By: krautland

krautland — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:56:04 -0800

wow. military brass not being a century behind the people they're protecting. dare I say I salute you, canada?

By: operalass

operalass — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:51:48 -0800

I thought I saw a cute lanky guy in freshly starched camos and a sweet beret handing out flyers and smiles to a girl in pasties and her glitter-strewn friends. So that's who he was!