Brian Talks About 60 Minutes
I was excited to have the opportunity to speak out against “Don't Ask Don't Tell” on 60 Minutes.
The actual interview lasted about an hour and, while we covered a broad range of topics, Lesley Stahl seemed to steer the conversation towards a discussion on the effects of the policy in our lives and of the lives of those around us.
While this was an amazing opportunity to talk about the changing attitudes in the military towards gay service members. We four service members were addressing the issue from a front line perspective. Just imagine, though, what it might have been like had we been able to converse directly with the obtuse politician and Army Major about their positions on the archaic status quo!
There are empty ranks in critical skill sets, linguists that help prevent engagements with the enemy and medics that save lives when we do. 12,000 men and women have been discharged since the inception of the policy. Change is on the horizon and that makes people uncomfortable. We like to stay in our comfort zone and unfortunately the fear of change is affecting our nation's military readiness.
- Brian FrickeLabels: SLDN on 60 Minutes
12-17-07
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Comments for this entry are closed.Anonymous on December 31, 1969 at 02.00 pm
Hey Brian, well what you said was totally true, but here is my view on the 60 mins deal, first it was like way too short and they seemed to not let you guys talk much about your side of the story.. That Major that talked is like the guys at work when we hold breifings with Generals they all wanna say something so the General can see their face and hear their names.. I mean they could have at least picked someone who wasent over weight and LOOKED like he worked out of a office everyday..
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