Re: 'Thoughts on gays in the military' [Letter, Village News, 2/18/2010]

I am glad that Mr. Limpus acknowledges his limited experience with gays. The one experience he described has obviously guided his views and given him a negative opinion. I wonder if he realizes that he comes into contact with gays every day and he doesn’t even know it. Most gays are normal humans, going through their normal days and impacting his life in positive ways that he is not even aware of. They are his doctors, lawyers, neighbors and, yes, even his friends. Most people, especially gays, do not broadcast their orientation. It isn’t appropriate in all situations.

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