Semper Fi

I am a former US Marine. I think the "don't ask, don't tell" is an abomination of peoples freedom and right to serve. I found this movie and especially his words very moving. Sorry to see him have to leave. I have heard the "He just wanted out" argument several time. I really don't have much to say to those people. I couldn't imagine the "living a lie" or trying to hide that he was gay. I just think its a common misconception we have as Americans especially. Some of the people claim that it goes against good military discipline to have homosexuals in the service, but no more than it does to have a disporportionally small amount of women around.

All i really have to say is that this was a very honest, open view at a war from a man who may, by virtue of being gay, is more in touch with his feelings than your average man in the service is. That and I think its obvious that the other marines he worked with most likely knew and could have cared less. Its just a stupid backwards system we have there. Honestly, its kind of sad if you ask me.