Giving gay people the same civil rights is not "Gay Loving" same as the thinking of allowing them to be teachers, basketball players, or camp instructors. It's called love for people and compassion for others.
Not all liberals are pot smoking deadbeats, just like not all conservatives hard working, squeaky clean people.
Just like any other hot button topic, Gay Rights ... WTF. How about Human Rights?
I have conflicting views on this
Gays should have the same rights as the rest of society. However my views on this in the Armed Forces differ. I have had no problem with Alternative Life Style Choices while serving. However the the rules in accordance with the UCMJ are so difficult to interpret
There are issues where Gay and Lesbian Commanders have asked their subordinates opinions on the Same Sex issue, where troops have opted to offer no opinion based on their religious beliefs. Or opinions based on them. This has led to being relieved of duty, demotions and other UCMJ punishments
My belief on this is, if Gay Members of the Armed Services want acceptance and tolerance, they also have to be prepared of other Soldiers views, even if the 2 groups disagree. It is hard to change almost 300 years of Military Tradition.