Megyn Kelly To Lesbian Soldier: “What Part Of ‘Don’t Tell’ Didn’t She Understand?”

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by Frances Martel | 8:59 pm, May 20th, 2010

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Usually, when Megyn Kelly makes an appearance on the O’Reilly Factor, she spends her time raising Bill O’Reilly‘s blood pressure about Ruth Bader Ginsburg or some other theoretical legal issue. Tonight the pair were mostly at peace, agreeing that a soldier kicked out of the military for coming out as a lesbian should have to pay back $80,000 the military provided for her education because, as Kelly put it, “What part of ‘don’t tell’ don’t you understand?”

Kelly’s argument is that the student, Sara Isaacson, who received a full ride scholarship to UNC Chapel Hill to complete her college education, knew that Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was in place when she joined the military, and that, as a lesbian, she could not complete all the requirements the army demands of her.

“It’s November, she’s about to graduate, and now, suddenly, she realizes she’s a lesbian. Fine by me, be a lesbian, but the army has a ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy. What part of ‘don’t tell’ didn’t she understand? Ok, she objects to it, so she decidesshe must tell in order to be true to herself and hold up her own integrity. Fine by me again, but don’t keep the money!”

Having knowingly deceived the military to received an education, she would have to give the money she used to pay for the education back. The catch is, Isaacson claims to not have yet been aware she was a lesbian, and, given the nature of the issue, it’s impossible to know for sure whether this claim is true or not.

O’Reilly agreed with Kelly, actually taking her argument a step further and suggesting that, rather than simply request the money back, the military should sue Isaacson for fraud. Kelly also compared the case to a medical student who was paid her education and, right before graduation, refused to practice medicine during war on moral grounds outside of the country.

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Army, Bill O'Reilly, don't ask don't tell, fox news, Gays, Megyn Kelly, military, O'Reilly Factor, Sara Isaacson

roxsteady

Right Megan, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Expression are fine unless you’re gay? Go to war, get your head and limbs blown off for your country but, hide who you are because we really don’t consider you to be equal to your straight fellow soldiers? What Jon Stewart said!
http://thedailybarb.com Burnnotice

This is why don’t ask don’t tell doesn’t work.
Ask, Tell, and serve. Who cares…..
http://www.facebook.com/people/Fred-McGraw/1021851034 Fred McGraw

Freedom and speech and expression don’t apply to the military. You’re to do as instructed there, and that’s that. You don’t get to take a gun and do whatever the hell you want because you’re free to, or dress, or pierce whatever. You’re in the army, fool. She makes so much sense, and she’s completely right. Jon Stewart, whatever he said, can’t save you from looking like a sheep.

You can disagree with don’t ask don’t tell (i disagree with it) but don’t deceive and work the system to get free money and education. She should pay it all back.
sarainitaly

well, until Obama decides to whip out his pen and change it, isn’t this pretty much the law?
timzank

Rox…once again you completely missed the point. At least you’re consistent I guess.
Big_F-ing_Deal

Haha…during that segment Bill had to come out and retract the statement he made earlier that he “didn’t think” Barack Obama read the Arizona law.

“Uhh…I want to make one correction, our pal Robert Gibbs the White House spokesmen says that Barack Obama did read the Arizona law. and we take him at his word.”

Looks like Bill got a phone call..
I though he doesn’t “speculate” on the Factor!!!!! lmfao
MichelleF

Haha, right on Tim!
Big_F-ing_Deal

As for the topic, I really can’t disagree with anything Megan and Bill said. The woman needs to be held accountable for her education, either through money or some kind of service.
the real john t

BillSays says:
May 20, 2010 at 10:18 pm
dat rox nigga woman-she dont like white man- he mean to rox
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I see the racist Dyler Turden is one of those that likes to change names a lot.
TROLLING4LIBS

@ Fred McGraw- 100% correct.
Big_F-ing_Deal

“dat rox nigga woman-she dont like white man- he mean to rox”

As a comedian you suck..
As a troll you suck even more.
As a person you suck the most.

I think the main point I’m trying to make is, “you suck”.
the real john t

I hope the RWers are very proud to have the likes of BillSays on there side.
dunt

“raising Bill O’Reilly‘s blood pressure about Ruth Bader Ginsburg or some other theoretical legal issue.”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a theoretical legal issue?

The writers on this site are almost as terrible as the stories…
Big_F-ing_Deal

“The writers on this site are almost as terrible as the stories…”

Well, I hate to see you go, dunt.

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Frances Martel

Hey all, I deleted a bunch of posts from “BillSays” because they were completely inappropriate, offensive, and added nothing to the conversation. Most of you here do keep it civil, but please try to keep a level of decorum so that the thread can be constructive. Thanks!
ImNotBlue

Frances Martel says:
May 21, 2010 at 12:10 am

Frances, I just sent an email to Colby and Steve and the general “info,” wondering why it is that “Bovine” was allowed to openly threaten another person on this site, provide their PO box, and state that he was going to be there with “lighter fluid.”

I wonder… was that “inappropriate, offensive, and added nothing to the conversation?” And if so… why can you still find the comment in the “Effigy” post?
BowenIsland

the real john t says: I hope the RWers are very proud ……..
I think the only side he was on was his own. Glad to see he ‘s gone.

And Big_F-ing_Deal : As for the topic…… Couldn’t agree with you more .
And “I think the main point I’m trying to make is, “you suck’ Abso – f ‘n- lutely !
The Real Royal King

INB: On behalf of others bloggers, thank you for snitching and saving us all the embarassment and disgrace of doing so.

As for Megyn, geez is she a tool, or what? I think she may be one of the most hard-hearted people in all America, and her hardness pervades every “news” story she does.
AmericanCowboy

The Real Royal Queen says:
May 21, 2010 at 2:15 am
“As for Megyn, geez is she a tool, or what? I think she may be one of the most hard-hearted people in all America, and her hardness pervades every “news” story she does.”

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Megan is the tool? Listen you Marxist loving stool head, Megan Kelly, is so far out of your league you are not worthy to shine her maids shoes. You need to stick to the fat crack whores in your trailer park.
dunt

Ahoy! Troll above!
zepfan81

Morally I disagree with her, but legally I do not. Like it or not the policy is what it is. This young lady knew the policy and didn’t bring it up until she was about to graduate…AFTER the Army had paid for her education.
justinadward

I want to make one correction, our pal Robert Gibbs the White House spokesmen says that Barack Obama did read the Arizona law. I think she may be one of the most hard-hearted people in all America, and her hardness pervades every news story she does.
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http://www.facebook.com/people/Ingram-Blair/100001147955726 Ingram Blair

my god, I wish. that would be so great. Next we’re gonna push that Glenn Beck is a transvestite.

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Liberty – Not Redistribution

If the woman violated her contract, well she should be held accountable. What is wrong with the rule of the law? The US military does not establish law. It is the executive and legislative branch.
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http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Jones/1384303476 Chris Jones

What she did was an outright scam. She figured she would get her entire education paid for and then right before graduation and right before she had to start her military service she would play the gay card and get out of it. A free education on the tax payers dime and no military service — how can you not love that? That’s BS. They should make that broad pay every dime of that money back even if it takes the rest of her life.
writer

Hey King. When you insult and stereotype large segments of the population, are you being ‘hard hearted’? Or just a racist hypocrite?
ImNotBlue

The Real Royal King says:
May 21, 2010 at 2:15 am

INB: On behalf of others bloggers, thank you for snitching and saving us all the embarassment and disgrace of doing so.

I’m sorry, what? So I’m wrong for pointing out an offensive and violent threat? Ooooh… that’s right, it’s because you agree with the attacked subject… that’s why you use your S/N, as yet another personal attack on him. Got it.

Hypocrite.

As for Megyn, geez is she a tool, or what? I think she may be one of the most hard-hearted people in all America, and her hardness pervades every “news” story she does.

Excellent comment. Really hits the argument hard. No personal attacks and meaningless blather there! All focused comments, with evidence and details. The kind of comment we’ve come to expect from you.