I’m becoming increasingly concerned with your actions while wearing the uniform of the various branches of the United States military.  As a former Captain in the United States Army, and one who served in silence, I can tell you that one of the distinguishing marks of a good Officer and soldier is maintaining decorum in the public eye. I can tell you, LT Choi, having borne first-hand witness to your actions, they show a lot less decorum than you should be displaying while wearing the uniform of a US Army Officer, especially a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point.

I understand, appreciate, and empathize with your passion for equality, especially for those of us who defended the freedoms that we do not get to enjoy.  We WILL see the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and the passage of ENDA is on the horizon.  You’ve been discharged from the US Army once under DADT, and have been allowed to rejoin your unit.  I’m sure you’ve served with honor, undertaken and completed each and every mission you’ve been assigned, and done so with passion, conviction, and pride.  Don’t give critics any more fuel for their dying fire; Secretary of Defense Gates has already given directives to senior military leaders outlining new rules for accusations and investigations, and to make way for full integration for all into active service.  It’s not going to happen overnight; it CAN’T happen overnight.  There are too many challenges and military cultural changes that need to be overcome before a safe and thorough repeal of DADT is enacted.

We all want DADT repealed.  It needs to be done properly.  This is not a situation where we want to say, “Oops, can we do that over, we didn’t think this part all the way thru.”  Maintain your own dignity and decorum, and the integrity of wearing the uniform of the US Military.  Please start acting appropriately while wearing your uniform in public.

Matthew Conn

Former Captain, US Army Nurse Corps

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2 Divas

Ready for your viewing pleasure, RuPaul’s “Jealous of my Boogie” music video (Finale Version)! Featuring iTyra JujuBoston & RavenDavid

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RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2 Finale Previews

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The last three queens face their final challenge – shooting the music video for RuPaul’s next single “Jealous of My Boogie.” Guests include reality star Robert Verdi from The Robert Verdi Show, make-up artist Mathu Anderson and choreographer Ryan Heffington.

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“They were telling people it was straight night,” said club-goer, Josh Lewis. “I heard they were telling guys who were kissing that they could not display affection. I heard them go up to 2 guys that were dancing that they could not do that here.”

Lewis was one of the handful of people who was kicked out of Fielden’s Saturday night. The club had just reopened under new management and people had come out to celebrate. They are outraged by how they say they were treated by the club’s bouncers.

“It makes me angry and very hurt because everyone seems to work so hard to try and get along, to gain acceptance, to get past the stigmas and the stereotypes, but I feel like we just took a big step back,” said Lewis’ friend Brandy Wilson.

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Ricky Martin

That’s right gentlemen and ladies…Ricky Martin has just come out of the closet! He has posted along and heartfelt message on his website that ends with the following statement:

I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.

Congratulations on the bravery we all know it takes to come out of the closest!