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| Army linguist booted after e-mail outing |
| 2006-07-29 |
| A decorated sergeant and Arabic language specialist was dismissed from the U.S. Army under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, though he says he never told his superiors he was gay and his accuser was never identified. Bleu Copas, 30, confirmed he is gay, but said he was "outed" by a stream of anonymous e-mails to his superiors in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg. "I knew the policy going in," Copas said in an interview on the campus of East Tennessee State University, where he is pursuing a master's degree in counseling and working as a student adviser. An eight-month Army investigation culminated in Copas' honorable discharge on Jan. 30 - less than four years after he enlisted, he said, out of a post-Sept. 11 sense of duty to his country. Copas now carries the discharge papers, which mention his awards and citations, so he can document his military service for prospective employers. But the papers also give the reason for his dismissal. He plans to appeal to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, established in 1993, prohibits the military from inquiring about the sex lives of service members, but requires discharges of those who openly acknowledge being gay. I've posted the reaction of Andrew Stuttaford (from National Review) to this on today's Opinion page. |
| Posted by:ryuge |
| #8 THis is the stupidest thing I've heard. It clearly says, "Don't Ask, Don't tell." Since he didn't tell, they shouldn't have asked. I guess gay lovers can be pretty vindictive. |
| Posted by: Vito Spatafore 2006-07-29 18:52 |
| #7 Bleu Copas, 30, confirmed he is gay, but said he was "outed" by a stream of anonymous e-mails to his superiors in the 82nd No wonder Copas always wanted to .... push the stick! |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2006-07-29 17:33 |
| #6 djohn66, I wouldn't bet on it. Too many "Gays for Paleosimians" groups out there. |
| Posted by: twobyfour 2006-07-29 15:48 |
| #5 Guess he wasn't a cunning linguist. |
| Posted by: BH 2006-07-29 15:32 |
| #4 We need Arab Linquists and the only ones I would trust would be a gay one because they in hell know whats coming if Allah is in charge. |
| Posted by: djohn66 2006-07-29 12:17 |
| #3 An eight-month Army investigation culminated in Copas' honorable discharge on Jan. 30 … Yes an honorable discharge which is what most are given unless they have other established disciplinary problems. That means full veteran benefits and entitlements. What the gay advocates do not talk about is the numbers of heteros who are discharged annually with less than honorable papers because of sexual harassment and adultery charges. Heterosexual behavior which is disciplined by the services is never mentioned by the gay advocates. If and when they achieve their goal in integration, they along with heteros will be discharged at less than honorable for their behaviors. That means then the loss of those benefits and entitlements. Bets on the ‘victimhood’ card being played because they’re gay? Oh, well, we’ll just |
| Posted by: Sperelet Angoth9596 2006-07-29 09:58 |
| #2 The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, established in 1993, prohibits the military from inquiring about the sex lives of service members, but requires discharges of those who openly acknowledge being gay. Another MSM half truth. The law requires he be prosecuted. In accordance with Article I Section 8 of the Constitution, Congress makes all laws governing land and naval forces [Congress because of an uncomfortable experience with Oliver Cromwell, a nightmare remembered by the writers of the Constitution]. Congress’ implementation of that law is Title 10 United States Code. Subsection of which is commonly referred to as the Uniform Code of Military Justice [a.k.a. military law]. “Art. 125. Sodomy (a) Any person subject to this chapter who engages in unnatural carnal copulation with another person of the same or opposite sex or with an animal is guilty of sodomy. Penetration, however slight, is sufficient to complete the offense. (b) Any person found guilty of sodomy shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.” What is called “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is actually another article within the UCMJ - “Art. 78. Accessory after the fact Any person subject to this chapter who, knowing that an offense punishable by this chapter has been committed, receives, comforts, or assists the offender in order to hinder or prevent his apprehension, trial, or punishment shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.” In other words, unlike the civilian world, if you know of a violation you have to report and act upon it. You can not ignore it. It is law. It is Congress’ law. If you want it changed, talk to Congress. |
| Posted by: Clunter Ebboluling2735 2006-07-29 09:47 |
| #1 Lance Bass unavailable for comment. |
| Posted by: Raj 2006-07-29 09:08 |