Think about what you're saying dcbg - the GLBTC and Women's center were created with the intent to combat other forms of discrimination, but are in and of themselves discriminatory.
In the same manner, it can be said that Don't Ask/Don't Tell was created with the intent to combat a form of discrimination, and also that it is in and of itself discriminatory.
That's the thing about policy - you can't just selectively apply it to situations that you agree with. The litmus test is there for a reason, and the argument that DA/DT violates the non-discrim policy isn't a sound one.
I'm not saying that you shouldn't oppose the military recuiting on campus, but you only weaken yourselves if you use a false argument when you do.
Re: MILITARY OFF UCSC - MARCH & RALLY TUESDAY!
Date Edited: 15 Oct 2005 06:33:41 PM
In the same manner, it can be said that Don't Ask/Don't Tell was created with the intent to combat a form of discrimination, and also that it is in and of itself discriminatory.
That's the thing about policy - you can't just selectively apply it to situations that you agree with. The litmus test is there for a reason, and the argument that DA/DT violates the non-discrim policy isn't a sound one.
I'm not saying that you shouldn't oppose the military recuiting on campus, but you only weaken yourselves if you use a false argument when you do.
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