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Issue: Gays in the Military

Issue: Gays in the Military

The United States military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) policy must be changed. This blatant discrimination damages our military readiness and weakens national defense.

 There are many reasons why the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy should be changed.

An openly gay former Prisoner of War explains why gays and lesbians should be allowed to serve openly and honestly in the military.

Gays and lesbians with needed military skills are being kicked out of the service, even though they would help our country win the war on terrorism.

A 2004 study demonstrates DADT destroys trust.

A white paper from the Liberty Education Forum provides important research about why allowing gay and lesbian Americans to serve openly in the military will improve our national defense.

Obama's Broken Campaign Promises

Obama claims he is "committed to changing our current policy".

A contradictory statement from the Pentagon stating that they have no plans to change DADT.

Republican Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and 76 other members of Congress send Obama a letter urging the repeal of DADT.

The case of Lt. Cl. Victor Fehrenbach: "Another Soldier Fired While Obama Sits on His Hands".

The case of Lt. Dan Choi: "Why I Cannot Stay Quiet".

The court order allowing the Log Cabin Republicans' lawsuit against the U.S. government to continue, making it the only pending lawsuit challenging Don't Ask Don't Tell.