DADT: We Have To Give Them Hope
source: http://disembedded.wordpress.com/2010/10/08/dadt-we-have-to-give-them-hope/
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“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is a deeply touching series of portraits by Jeff Sheng, photographs of gay men and lesbians serving in the military, all of them in uniform and with their faces obscured in some way, by a hand, a door frame or by darkness. The portraits are pervaded by a sense of lonely sadness and isolation.
Mr. Sheng has described his subjects, identified only by first names that are pseudonyms, as people who “didn’t want to risk their careers, but who wanted to take some kind of stand.” Earnest and passionate about his work, Mr. Sheng said he struggles to avoid being heavy-handed as an artist. “I merge a fight for social equality with photography, but I’m always trying to figure out how to do it intelligently,” he said.
This piece includes a number of high-resolution color photographs, a slide show and a music video.
http://disembedded.wordpress.com/2010/10/08/dadt-we-have-to-give-them-hope/
Mr. Sheng has described his subjects, identified only by first names that are pseudonyms, as people who “didn’t want to risk their careers, but who wanted to take some kind of stand.” Earnest and passionate about his work, Mr. Sheng said he struggles to avoid being heavy-handed as an artist. “I merge a fight for social equality with photography, but I’m always trying to figure out how to do it intelligently,” he said.
This piece includes a number of high-resolution color photographs, a slide show and a music video.
http://disembedded.wordpress.com/2010/10/08/dadt-we-have-to-give-them-hope/
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Dazedandconfused
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Yes you can die for your country, but you can't tell anyone your gay (cause that makes a difference?) or get married, or adopt children. So, yeah no american dream for you sorry
- 1 year ago
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littlwarrior
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How does this not just rip your heart out of your chest and stomp on it.
- 1 year ago
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littlwarrior:
Hi littlwarrior,
Yes, I hoped the piece might lead others to give pause, be more thoughtful about what these people are experiencing, going through. Thanks very much for your comment.
Best wishes to you.
- 1 year ago
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