Racist Speech In The Military

Traditionally, racist speech is defined by a person that sees another person as different or lower status because of race, color or sexual preference which can be represented through words, symbols or gestures. In Newton’s third law it states “"Every action has an equal and opposite reaction”. When people think of the first amendment they neglect this law and their initial thoughts (including mine) tend to move towards a society that is completely free without the worry of consequence. It only takes one moment to say, gesture or do something unintentionally or not that offends someone else based on their own opinion. As a society, we need to realize that with honesty, you have a certain responsibility and walk a fine line between offending
Even President Barack Obama is trying to end discrimination regarding the military and people who have different sexual preferences. The controversial "don't ask, don't tell", passed in 1993, prevents gay men and lesbians from revealing their sexual orientation, and prevents the military from asking about it. This ridiculous policy has been in effect for over 15 years, and it’s been supported by our military at all levels. However, this law of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy is unconstitutional because the main purpose of the First Amendment is freedom of speech, if lesbians and gay men are not allowed to have this right in the military; then the military and congress who approved this law are both racist. This is an example of racist speech and our government is acting as if it were a private institution and not part of a government that is owned by the people. President Barack Obama wants to put an end to the anti-gay policy because it clearly sends a message of discrimination regarding the right to freedom of speech. It is a battle between our right to freedom of speech and the Military’s right to pass a law only because it