Lt. Dan Choi: Veterans and activists carry human burdens - hospitalized for breakdown

[WillParkinson]

HomoQuotable - Lt. Dan Choi

"I did not initially want to publicize this but I now realize it is critical for our community to know several things: veterans gay or straight carry human burdens, Activists share similar burdens, no activist should be portrayed as super human, and the failures of government and national lobbying carry consequences far beyond the careers and reputations of corporate leaders, elected officials, High powered lobbyists, or political elites. They ruin lives.

"My breakdown was a result of a cumulative array of stressors but there is no doubt that the composite betrayals felt on Thursday, by elected leaders and gay organizations as well as many who have exploited my name for their marketing purposes have added to the result. I am certain my experience is not an isolated incident within the gay veteran community."

http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2010/12/homoquotable-lt-dan-choi.html

(On edit: Please forgive the title. I wanted to make it clear that Lt. Choi is hospitalized without making it sensationalized.)

[NCarolinawoman]

1. That is so tragic. Sad beyond belief.

He is a great man--a true valiant warrior....trying to do good.

[hlthe2b]

2. There is an even sadder irony in this story...

As much as we hope Lt. Choi receives the care he needs and comes back stronger than ever, as much as we hope that DADT is repealed before the end of the session, as much as we hope that those discharged under DADT can return.... for Lt. Choi that may no longer be an option. Why? Because the military has long used psychiatric disorders or any kind as an excuse to discharge or to turn down enlistments. I sadly predict that they will do so with Lt. Choi, adding to the egregious unfairness he has been dealt.

I wish him the best. I hope I am wrong.