How do you feel about LGBT recruitment at The Agency?

And sometimes the best person for the job may be one who blends in, but not James Bond! The days of hiring Sean Connery and expecting HIM to infiltrate the deepest darkest reaches of a Harem in Marrakesh are long gone. It may have worked in he movie Ishtar, but real life is different. If the CIA needs to have recruits that fit in in a place that is like Fire Island, but overseas, then recruit the right people; the best person who "fits" the job.

Cpl (Join to see) Did you read the article? I think the title is somewhat misleading. I like the idea of hiring "the best person for the job" above all others.

hiring the best person for the job is a really good idea in may ways, but how do you determine that? Grades in School? Tests? Measures of ability? I speak very good German and can get by anywhere in the area in and around Dusseldorf easily and even thought I could pass for a local since I was born there. But having lived in the USA for over 66 years, my mother often pointed out that I spoke German with an American Accent. I would not be the best person to work as a CIA operative in Germany and try to convince others I was German, without massive retraining. Additionally I would not get along well working as a gay German Bartender in Berlin, for two reasons now. Not gay either.

So, actually, I did read the article and think my comments supported the idea of the article. It stated that, “We will continue to enrich our workforce by targeting diverse communities across the United States to meet our talent needs, with dedicated programs for citizens of African, Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Native American descent; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals; Persons with Disabilities; Veterans; and Women.” Nowhere in there does it say that James will be the only one hired anymore; oh wait that was MI6.

Now that I think about it, Talk about an Ideal Candidate for the CIA, A Transgender, Talk about an Artist and Mixing in Different Cultures and doing it well.

Now if you are for traditional marriage you are a hater. And if you don't want to participate in it you a vilified and protesters show up at your place of business. And you get outrages fines for the pain and suffering you caused. And I heard of one judge forcing them to classes on homosexuality.

As the diversity of the world increases so must the diversity of our spies. Sean Connery is no longer the one man for all situations and it is time for our CIA and even FBI (see Edgar spin) to realize it. Homeland is doing a much better job and so are the armed forces - BY DIRECTION.

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Sandy I think you a completely correct.

I agree 100%