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Re:Brendan Eich, We’ve Failed You. I’m Sorry. by matthewmacleod on Friday April 04, 2014 @07:58AM (#7530685)
Thank you for stating this in a polite and straightforward manner – that is also my take on this issue.

I struggle with the opposition to this move when the reaction against Eich's position is de facto evidence that he would not have been able to perform in the role.

Re:Brendan Eich, We’ve Failed You. I’m Sorry. by ralfd on Friday April 04, 2014 @08:26AM (#7530840)
But the (feared) reaction against gays in the military was taken as argument for denying them entry. It is a bit of a circular argument.