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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, March 12, 1993                   TAG: 9303120631
SECTION: EDITORIAL                    PAGE: A-8   EDITION: METRO 
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LET THOSE IN SERVICE DECIDE

I REALLY do not think the issue here is whether gays can serve and fight for their country effectively but can our service people accept being forced to live with gays, let alone work in close contact with them.

Please, ask the majority of our military and find out what they want. Remember, your government's decision will be something they have to live with, not you.

Now let's focus on real issues concerning our country! JOSEPH M. BURTCH ROANOKE

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