This is my remediation of my Unit Four work.

Back Drop Tri-fold Baord

Back Drop Explanation

DADT Gayme Board

DADT Gayme Instructions

(printed and attached on the back of the board)

SAMPLE CHOICE CARDS:

You spent the weekend with friends.  You went to dinner, watched a movie, and went dancing at a gay club.

On Monday, a co-worker makes small talk and asks what you did over the weekend.  How do you answer?

A) Tell the whole truth (draw Consequence Card)
B) Change the subject (draw Consequence Card)
C) Lie
D) Tell half-truths, be vague, change pronouns (draw Consequence Card)

Your romantic relationship is on the rocks.  You’re upset about it and you’re not in a good mood at work.

A co-worker notices you’re upset and asks what’s wrong.  How do you answer?

A) Tell the truth (draw Consequence Card)
B) Change the subject (draw Consequence Card)
C) Lie
D) Tell half-truths, be vague, change pronouns (draw Consequence Card)

You’ve been notified you will deploy to Afghanistan for one year.  You’ve been with your partner for ten years.

You will share a room with one person in Afghanistan.  You’re able to pack one personal bag.  What personal item(s) do you bring?

A) Nothing personal showing you’re in a relationship
B) Only items that have secret meaning to you and your partner (draw Consequence Card)
C) Photos with your partner, items with sentiments of love (draw Consequence Card)
D) Items with sentiments of love, but doesn’t specify who they’re from (draw Consequence Card)

Your co-workers talk about a news report about a gay 13-year-old who committed suicide after being bullied.  They cheer on the bully and say the world is better off without another faggot.

How do you respond?

A) Speak up and tell them they’re wrong (draw Consequence Card)
B) Go along and agree with your co-workers
C) Stay silent or refuse to comment if asked (draw Consequence Card)
D) Walk out of the room (draw Consequence Card)

Someone of the opposite sex flirts with you at work in front of your co-workers.  The intention is clear.  They want to go on a date.

How do you respond?

A) Agree to the date; cancel it later making up an excuse
B) Tell them you’re in a relationship, but don’t say with who (draw Consequence Card)
C) Explain you’re flattered, but you’re not dating right now (draw Consequence Card)
D) Tell them you’re really busy and you’ll call them later (draw Consequence Card)

You’re 38-years-old and have never married.  Co-workers making small talk ask you why you’ve never settled down.

In your own words, how do you respond?

All answers are suspicious draw a Consequences card

It’s the holiday season and your office is holding an office party.  You’ve been in a relationship with your partner for ten years.

What do you do?

A) Attend the office party and bring someone of the opposite sex
B) Attend the office party alone (draw Consequence Card)
C) Attend the office party with your partner (draw Consequence Card)
D) Don’t attend the party (draw Consequence Card)

You’re deployed to Afghanistan for one year.  You’ve been in a relationship with your partner for ten years.

How do you speak to your partner on military-monitored phones?
Note:  all phones are monitored in a combat theater

A) Say “I love you” to your partner (draw Consequence Card)
B) Use coded language with partner to say “I love you” (draw Consequence Card)
C) Only engage in small talk, do not talk about relationship whatsoever
D) Do not call partner.  Only use “snail mail” or email. (draw Consequence Card)

Sample Consequence Cards:

No actions taken - that you know of - you got lucky this time.

Continue to serve with the fear someone is going to find out you’re gay someday.

Your friend / roommate / co-worker / supervisor / military lawyer, psychologist, chaplain, or doctor reports you to your commander for suspected homosexual conduct.

Depending on the facts of the case, the investigating officer, and your commander’s attitude, you might be discharged under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.  Or you might get lucky.

Due to your actions, the word gets out you’re gay.  An investigation begins.

You’re discharged under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.

You had 18 years of active duty service and were two years from retirement eligibility.  You lose a lifetime of military retirement benefits.

An investigation was opened for homosexual conduct which can include an admission of homosexuality.

You are given an honorable discharge under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.  Feel lucky.  You didn’t lose any veterans benefits.

Due to your actions, a whisper campaign begins on base.  

Rumors fly that you’re gay and co-workers begin to treat you differently.

The stress of the situation gives you an ulcer.

Due to your actions, the word gets out you’re gay.

You lose friendships from military peers.  Your supervisor seems to give you menial work.

The stress of the situation gives you an anxiety disorder.

Due to your actions, an investigation was opened for homosexual conduct which can include an admission of homosexuality.

You are given an honorable discharge under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.

However, your family doesn’t know you’re gay.  You’re humiliated and become suicidal.