You don't have to be straight to be in the military; you just have to be able to shoot straight.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Goldwater emphasizes military readiness over sexual orientation.
- In plain terms
- Shoot straight not worry about orientation.
- What can you take from it?
- Skill matters more than identity in service.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What skills matter most?
- Should identity count?
Another view
It simplifies complex social issues.
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