Sandra asks…

Australia and English both let gays service in the military, why are we so far behind in human rights?

Since 1993, about 10,000 otherwise qualified servicemembers have been forced out, including those in crucial occupations such as code-breakers, intelligence and medical specialists, air traffic controllers and translators. At a time of tight budgets and stretched-thin forces, the Defense Department has spent $364 million to recruit and train replacements for those discharged, says a blue ribbon panel that includes former Defense secretary William Perry.

The U.S. ban on openly gay servicemembers is an archaic and hurtful assault on people who want only to serve their country. The Supreme Court did what it had to do. Now, it’s Congress’ turn to do what it ought to do and repeal the ban.

Sandra answers:

I find it appalling that Homosexuality was only recently taken out of the DSM… The big book of mental disorders.

I find it appalling that I cant donate blood because im gay. The Red Cross has a ban on any male that has had sexual relations with another man since 1977. Having sex one time in 33 years disqualifies you from ever donating blood.. Amidst huge blood shortages.

I find it appalling that i cant get married.. Or even a civil union.

I find it appalling that religious extremists are out there actively boycotting companies that show equality to gays.

The suicide rate among homosexual teens is the highest proportionally in the entire country. Those bastards are KILLING them.. Killing them with thier “reparative therapy” and hurtful accusations, and outright lies.

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I am actually quite suprised by the answers here… Actually suprised!

There seems to be a common misnomer running rampant in the minds of a few of you on here. A gay male isnt some immoral being, with uncontrollable sexual tendencies. I have successfully lived with/showered with/eaten with straight males all throughout college, and yes.. In those tiny tiny dorm rooms.

There are those that seem to think that just because there is a gay male in the room… He is automatically staring at thier crotches… And YES, of course i think there are a lot of straight males out there, and yes i glance at thier asses from time to time.. But, other than that, i keep the romance, and wishful thinking geared towards OTHER gay males.

There is a line that eventually every gay male comes across that a lot of straight males come to also. It is when we become attracted to someone that is not interested, for various reasons, to us. We can either A) press on reguardless, incurring wrath/disgust/criminal charges… OR we learn to let it go, and move on.

A similar situation occurs for Gay males. We have to realize that the “playing field” is a bit limited. Sure.. There are many many males out there… But only a small percentage of them are even like us.

We have to train ourselves to mentally “cross them off the list” before we become attracted. This saves a lot of anger/misunderstanding/criminal charges. :P

Assuming that we are not in controll of our sexual drive is preposterous. Assuming that we are not mentally capable of being “gay men in a straight society” is a common, hurtful misconception.

Opening up your minds occasionally couldnt hurt :)

Mandy asks…

4.5 to 5 months pregnant and interview tomorrow AM?

I have seen this question before but my question is this..

I am showing (because I am only 5’5″ and 110# it seems hard to hide (I looked all day for something that doesn’t show it).

The job is billing & coding for a Medical Billing Facilitiy; I don’t have too much experience because I went to school for medical transcription BUT explained how willing I was to return to school for the additional training (honestly thats all I have for the interview tomorrow)..

So seeing how there are a number of reasons NOT to hire me, I have a huge family, 1 on the way and husband makes a decent living for the 2 of us but not for the 7 of us….(need the job, actually it’s going to be a career).

Thoughts?

Sandra answers:

Your personality and desire to work are going to need to be MAJOR selling points since your potential employer will know immediately that you are going to be needing time off in a few months. Just address maternity leave head-on. I would not mention that you have a large family as that information is really none of the interviewer’s business.

Susan asks…

Work in the Hospital…?

Hello everyone, I just started a job as a ‘Financial Rep’ in the Radiology department in one of the most well known hospitals in Florida. I have an MBA with a Concentration in HR Management, and I am currently working on a degree in Medical Billing and Coding. This medical degree is basically what got me the job, because I changed careers and I have no previous medical work experience, until now. Here is my question…

With just starting out in this field within this hospital, and the idea of my Medical Billing and Coding degree being completed in 2 years, having an MBA degree already, how would I become the Director of Radiology? Or a more thorough thought, how would I become a Director of any area in the hospital? It is Shands hospital, so it has plenty of potential and lots of locations throughout Florida. Please tell me what you think, such as how much experience I may need, more training I may need, more schooling, etc.

Thanks all!

Sandra answers:

Hey there, well I can tell you that it all depends on the job requirements of the hospital or any career. In one hospital even in the same type (both shands but different locations) can have seperate requirements. You may have all the education, which is really good, but they may want expereince, even if the job says education preferrance. Kinda sux but that is how it goes sometimes…Well, hope I can help Hercules! ;P
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