Don't ask

Cartoonist: Pat Oliphant

Date: July 10, 1993

Title of Cartoon:
‘[I won't ask! Don't ask!
I mustn't ask! Don't ask!
I can't ask! Don't ask!
So don't ask! Don't ask!]'

The soldier in question is putting on lip stick. The officer associates that with being homosexual, but he can't ask about it because that would violate the "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy.

This cartoon is neutral, because it is just portraying the DADT policy in the military without really taking a side on the issue.

Although this cartoon doesn't necessarily take a stand on the policy, it does contain a stereotype about gay men wearing make-up.


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