75 Percent Back Gays Serving In Military: Massive Shift

Open Left:

There has been a massive swing in public opinion on homosexuals in the military since 1993:

ABC News/Washington Post Poll. July 10-13, 2008. N=1,119 adults nationwide. MoE ± 3. Fieldwork by TNS.

"Do you think homosexuals who DO publicly disclose their sexual orientation should be allowed to serve in the military or not?"

July 2008: Should 75%--22% Should Not
January 2001: Should 62%--35% Should Not
May 1993: Should 44%--55% Should Not

That is a massive and remarkable shift on an issue that really isn't discussed that much anymore. It is demonstrative of a vastly more progressive nation on LGBT rights, and the large-scale failure of the conservative movement at persuasion in this area.

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Comments

[RobinSeattle]

That sound you heard was the Republican ideology of hate being punted out the door.

[Voltage]

It's great to hear teenagers talk. My daughter and her friends may mention that a friend is gay or bi, but they state it as casually as if that person was tall, or had blond hair. They are without judgment.

As the next generation gets ready to vote I hope and believe that they won't accept hate, fear, and prejudice (gender, ethnic, lifestyle) from their so-called leaders.

[jeffp26]

Gays should have every right to be misused by our leaders. They should line up for false promises, and be sent to iraq to die for absolutely nothing, just like straights, and so-called illegals.

[realityczech4u]

Just what is a "so-called" illegal, jeffey? Could it be someone who has emigrated to this country illegally? Someone who has determined him/herself to be above the law?

[StephenDedalus82]

Only as long as we can call you an "illegal" for going over the speed limit.