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LGBT Civil Rights and Activism

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts) Fri Sep 7, 2012, 11:32 AM Sep 2012

Serious Question ... [View all]

(though I expect to be flamed as a troll)

I just read the Pitt OP about what Clinton Left Out during his speech Wednesday. http://www.democraticunderground.com/101641128

In this OP he cited to Clinton's establishment of DADT, as a negative; arguably, it was in that it required people to be silent on who/what they are.

While I believe that no one should have to be silent, wasn't DADT a major, and positive, policy shift, when viewed in comparison to the policy in place before DADT?

Being a Black man, I recognize that change comes all too slowly; but I have learned that steps in the right direction (though not all) are to be welcomed, as they set the stage for accomplishing the ultimate goal.

Again ... I'm not trying to offend anyone; just asking a question to help reconcile my thoughts and experiences with your's.

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Serious Question ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2012 OP

I was not in favor of DADT . . . fleur-de-lisa Sep 2012 #1

Do you see ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2012 #2

Kind of, but as I wrote earlier . . . fleur-de-lisa Sep 2012 #3

You really think ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2012 #4

HHhhhhmm fightthegoodfightnow Oct 2012 #5

Question fightthegoodfightnow Oct 2012 #6

Further? ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #7

Thanks for Responding fightthegoodfightnow Oct 2012 #8