Appearing before a largely youthful crowd in Dublin, NH, Rick Santorum reiterated his staunch opposition to the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.” When asked by an audience member how he reconciles his small government orthodoxy with anti-gay rights positions, Santorum suggested that the reversal of the policy has opened the door for individuals who will undermine the strength of the United States military:
“I would say that serving in the military is not a right; it’s a privilege and it’s selective. Not everyone is selected. People are chosen based on who will make us the best fighting force in the world, and I don’t think that includes those who are openly homosexual.”
