"Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Prompt: Human Rights v. Majority Rule

When asked about this topic I have somewhat of a mixed emotion. I never want to come across as someone who stereotypes or treats others differently just because they are not like me or that I do not share the same beliefs as they do. I do believe that everyone has their own human rights and should be free to express themselves in whatever way makes them who they are or want to be.

To me, it’s rather sad to think that one could not be a school teacher or have the career of their choice based on their sexual preference; however, as a mother of two small children, I have to admit I would feel uneasy knowing my children had a homosexual teacher. Especially for subjects such as physical education; just as I would also feel if I had a young daughter and her PE coach was a heterosexual male. Not all homosexuals mean to harm innocent children as we hear on the news from time to time and in no way am I implying that every homosexual is a child molester, nor would I assume just because of there sexual status.

I believe the gay community to no longer hide their status because they feel as if they should no longer conceal who they are as an individual. I try and put myself in their shoes, how would I feel knowing I had to keep my true identity to myself; practically hiding away from the world. I could never imagine having to go through such an ordeal just to be accepted by mankind.

If we are to discriminate and deny employment of homosexuals, doesn’t that counteract our own human rights? Such as a human rights violation: “A certain race, creed, or group is denied recognition as a person.” Another thought, what about fighting in war? Illegal immigrants are able to fight and when they are killed in battle, they are granted citizenship. But a homosexual is not allowed into the military. When looking up information on gay rights in the military I came across a fact via Yahoo answers: “gays can serve in the armed forces, but not openly. They must conceal their sexuality.” Just the same as gay couples having children; what’s to happen in the future when the child has to explain to the world that they have two mothers or two fathers? As long as the child is presented with a structured home with loving parents, who cares?