Non-homosexual gay and lesbian soldiers rejoice!!

[RadiomanATL]

a new New York Times/CBS News poll finds that a majority of the public support allowing openly gay men and women to serve in the military.

There’s less support, however, for allowing homosexuals to serve openly.

Confused?

The results highlight the importance of wording on the issue. In a test, half of the poll’s respondents were asked their opinion on permitting “gay men and lesbians” to serve, and the other half were asked about permitting “homosexuals” to serve.

The wording of the question proved to make a difference. Seven in 10 respondents said they favor allowing “gay men and lesbians” to serve in the military, including nearly 6 in 10 who said they should be allowed to serve openly. But support was somewhat lower among those who were asked about allowing “homosexuals” to serve, with 59 percent in favor, including 44 percent who support allowing them to serve openly.

Democrats in the poll seemed particularly swayed by the wording. Seventy-nine percent of Democrats said they support permitting gay men and lesbians to serve openly. Fewer Democrats however, just 43 percent, said they were in favor of allowing homosexuals to serve openly. Republicans and independents varied less between the two terms.

New Poll Shows Support for Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com

A 36% difference among Democrats? Jesus (non-homosexually gay) Christ.

 

[RadiomanATL]

Hmmm..

Looks like I need to polish my troll skillz.

 

[Sherry]

Well who doesn't like lesbians, and gay men are always the life of the party. Maybe the term "homosexuals" makes them think of soap on a rope. I'm just guessing though.

 

[RadiomanATL]

I'm wondering if we have any non-homsexual gay or lesbians posting here.

 

[groupthink]

ewwwww im glad i got out in time...

gay dudes kick ass!!!!!!

 

[RadiomanATL]

ewwwww im glad i got out in time...

gay dudes kick ass!!!!!!

Got out of what?

The chocolate starfish has questions...