(YOTB) - The military has decided to make moves to repeal the controversial "Don't ask, don't tell" policy that has been in place. This move would make openly gay men and openly lesbian women be able to serve in the military. But some scholars, namely me, are asking: What the hell did Don't ask don't tell mean? Did it really mean people weren't allowed to ask nor tell?
Fact Check: Does "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" really mean people cannot ask nor tell?
(Get the facts and the bottom line after the jump)
- According to high ranking military officers this policy restricts the army from asking the recruits sexual orientation. It also restricts the recruits ability to state their orientation.
- According to the policy it also works in vice versa: officers are restricted in discussing orientation and cadets are restricted in asking.
- One cadet told me that he was allowed to ask for other things, such as boots, saturday night off or silverware for his meals. He also told me this.
Bottom Line: Debatable. Asking and telling are restricted to sexual orientation, but open to other things you would normally ask and tell about... such as "Why this ridiculous rule existed in the first place?"
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