Army Dismisses Gay Arabic Linguist
Army Dismisses Gay Arabic Linguist
#0Army Dismisses Gay Arabic Linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 10:49am
Some highlights:
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee - 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 admitted being gay and his accuser was never identified.
Copas, 30, told The Associated Press 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, North Carolina.
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But the GAO also noted that nearly **800 dismissed gay or lesbian service members had critical abilities, including 300 with important language skills**. Fifty-five were proficient in Arabic, including Copas, a graduate of the Defense Language Institute in California.
Discharging and replacing them has cost the Pentagon nearly **US$369 million**, according to the Center for the Study of Sexual Minorities in the Military at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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The accuser, who signed his e-mails "John Smith" or "ftbraggman," pressed Copas' superiors to take action against him or "I will inform your entire battalion of the information that I gave you."
On Dec. 2, investigators formally interviewed Copas and asked if he understood the military's policy on homosexuals, if he had any close acquaintances who were gay, and if he was involved in community theater. He answered affirmatively.
WOW!
Army Dismisses Gay Arabic Linguist
Wrong, sir. Wrong! Under section 37B of the contract signed by him, it states quite clearly that all offers shall become null and void if - and you can read it for yourself in this photostatic copy - "I, the undersigned, shall forfeit all rights, privileges, and licenses herein and herein contained," et cetera, et cetera..."Fax mentis incendium gloria cultum," et cetera, et cetera..."Memo bis punitor delicatum"! It's all there, black and white, clear as crystal! You stole fizzy lifting drinks. You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and sterilized, so you get nothing! You lose! Good day sir!
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#1re: Army Dismisses Gay Arabic Linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 10:51amumm there have been so many gay arabic tranlators dismissed its sickening, especially in the current state of the world and the value of people who can speak english and Farsi, or arabic etc.
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
#2army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 10:55am
the search feature is your friend
the perils of community theatre for gay army lingusts
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#4army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 11:30amapparently its the latest gay rage bway. Everyone's doing it.
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
#5army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 11:31amit's also a well known hotbed of al qaeda sympathizers.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
#6army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 11:33am
Well, that I KNEW, papa. It's why I did community theatre.
But, seriously, I could have gotten a DATE in community theatre, too?
I mean, uh, if I were gay. Which I'm not, US Army. Nuh uh. No way.
#7army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 11:35amtoo late, bway, i totally informed on you and got the oreo cookie mre's for the next month.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
#8army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 11:41am
Just don't tell the Weekly World News.
#9army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 11:46amlet's see are they on my list? worldnetdaily, cybercast news service, focus on the family...nope, no weekly world news.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
#10army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 11:47amI have an in at Agape Press if you want it, papa.
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#11army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 11:55am
"focus on the family"
please lord tell me you don't actually acknowledge the existance of that group. I had more faith in you, not much more, but a little.
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
#12army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 11:56am
whoops. I wonder what Focus on the Family and Exodus would know if they found out that I, a prancing nancy boy, subscribed to their e-newsletters?
Do you think they'd plotz, Papa, or is that word to Hebrew for them?
#13army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 12:03pm
no, zone, i was just looking for some buzz sites of the far, far right. i do acknowledge their existence though, to deny it would be kinda like saying, "mel gibson scandal? what scandal?" to acknowledge thier existence is not the same as agreeing with their message of hate.
they know, bway. i hear you're a subject of a weekly nationwide prayer vigil. they're either gonna turn you straight or straighten your hair...one of the two.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#14army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 12:06pmi vote hair straightening just to see what it looks like.
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
#16army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 12:20pmjesus, bway. ya look great. you should totally thank them for their prayers.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
#18army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 12:23pm
Thanks. Their efforts to reshape me into the image of my Republican older brother have paid off. Upon seeing that photo, he remarked, "that just scared the crap out of me!"
Given the way I cleared out Barrage last night, I'd say my hetero makeover is done.
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#19army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 3:39pmI was talking about when it was long and curly, I want to see it like that, straightened.
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
RightAmerica
Chorus Member Joined: 8/1/06
#20army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 3:46pmDONT' ASK DON TELL is the law. I don't think it should be the law. I think that those with unnatural impulses should be sent to experts who can fix them. But when it comes to issues of natural security it is better to have that type removed.
Revive the shows of GEORGE M. COHAN!!!
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#21army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 3:49pmso, is there anyway we can just get rid of the wannabe cum dumpster?
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
Jon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
#22army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 4:28pmI wonder what would have happened if he wasn't gay, and was, in fact, a cunning linguist?
#23army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 4:30pmdeep purple would have written a song about him.
r.i.p. marco, my guardian angel.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
#24army dismisses gay arabic linguist
Posted: 8/2/06 at 4:37pmJon, thank you for the funniest post of the day.
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