Sailor Talks About Lesbian Lover, Loses Job NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The Navy is kicking out a female sailor who took part in a NYC rally for same sex marriages and was heard on 1010 WINS talking about her lesbian lover. Navy Petty Officer Rhonda Davis was in uniform when she gave the interview to 1010WINS on Saturday June 3rd, as she marched across the Brooklyn Bridge with hundreds of others supporting same sex marriage. Davis says now she is losing her job "because my superiors heard the broadcast from 1010 WINS." Navy spokesman Jeff Nichols confirmed that discharges proceedings are underway and says Davis’s comments to 1010wins violated the military don’t ask don’t tell policy. Davis, who has spent ten years in the Navy, and currently serves as a journalist 1st class, says she’s hoping to get an honorable NOT a dishonorable discharge. Davis says the rally Saturday was the first time she had marched in support of gay rights. She says even though she's not happy about losing her job, she has no regrets about speaking out because she believes strongly in the fight to legalize same sex marriage.
It does seem unfair, I'll be the first to say, BUT I'm not so quick to jump to a conclusion... I really wonder how homosexuality in the military can be detrimental. For example, I'm pretty sure, currently, it would make for a somewhat toxic environment, if you suddenly found out the guy in the bunk above you is gay, and you all have to shower together, there's that degree of discomfort from most. How that "discomfort" can be detrimental, is, of course, the big question...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jared2 @ Jun 8 2006, 10:15 AM) [snapback]267872[/snapback]</div> It says it here in blk & wht: Navy spokesman Jeff Nichols confirmed that discharges proceedings are underway and says Davis’s comments to 1010wins violated the military don’t ask don’t tell policy. She clearly violated policy
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jared2 @ Jun 8 2006, 11:36 AM) [snapback]267939[/snapback]</div> No, just with one of them
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jared2 @ Jun 8 2006, 12:21 PM) [snapback]267979[/snapback]</div> Well, the 'don't ask/don't tell' pollicy is an improvement over the prior policy. I'm paraphrasing, but I believe the prior policy was "if any of us homophobes ever even suspect that you aren't one of us, you're out of here, you fag/dyke/<substitute your own pejorative term>" At least the new policy has a catchy nickname! <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mystery Squid @ Jun 8 2006, 11:44 AM) [snapback]267945[/snapback]</div> I'm curious, why is it so many 'heterosexual' men automatically assume a 'gay' man will find them so desirable that there will inevitably be an unwelcome pass? In my experience, most women don't expect anyone will be that attracted and aggressive 'at first sight', and don't take occasional 'wolf whistles' as a 'serious' gesture.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jeannie @ Jun 9 2006, 03:09 PM) [snapback]268886[/snapback]</div> I'm truly curious why so many heterosexual men would even get hot and bothered by a pass by another man. Those who are certain of their their hetrosexuality should simply smile and thank the offerer for the opportunity but respectfully decline, and as they go on their way they should smile to themselves and feel blessed at the thought that someone finds them worth the time. Surely, even if they are not in the market and a WOMAN makes a pass at a man he thanks her but moves on, while inwardly feeling good that she took the initiative. What's the diff? Either you take them up on the offer, or decline. No hard feelings all around.
As to the racism question - I served in the Army in Korea in the 70's and I can attest that no one of my acquaintance was discharged for fraternizing or marrying Korean nationals, of which there was considerable.
