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DADT Begone

By Armed Liberal on May 12, 2010 11:52 PM | 3 Comments

Over at BlackFive is a letter to SecDef Gates asking him to repeal DADT. I signed it...

 We consider the US military the greatest institution for good that has ever existed. No other organization has freed more people from oppression, done more humanitarian work or rescued more from natural disasters.  We want that to continue. 

Today, it appears inevitable to us that the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy and law restricting those displaying open homosexual behavior from serving will be changed.  And yet, very little will actually change.  Homosexuals have always served in the US Military, and there have been no real problems caused by that.

 The service chiefs are currently studying the impact and consequences of changing the DADT policy, and how to implement it without compromising the morale, order and discipline necessary for the military to function. The study is due to be completed on Dec. 1st. We ask Congress to withhold action until this is finished, but no longer.  We urge Congress to listen to the service chiefs and act in accordance with the recommendations of that study.

 The US Military is professional and ready to adapt to the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell without compromising its mission.  Echoing Sec. Def. Gates and ADM Mullen, we welcome open and honorable service, regardless of sexual orientation. 

Matt Burden- Warrior Legacy Foundation & BLACKFIVE

Jim Hanson- Warrior Legacy Foundation & BLACKFIVE

Blake Powers- BLACKFIVE

Fred Schoenman- BLACKFIVE 

David Bellavia- House to House 

Bruce McQuain- Q&O 

JD Johannes- Outside the Wire 

Diane Frances McInnis Miller- Boston Maggie 

Mark Seavey- This Ain't Hell 

Michael St. Jacques- The Sniper 

Mary Ripley- US Naval Institute Blog 

John Donovan- Castle Argghhh! 

Andrew J. Lubin- The Military Observer

Marc Danziger- Winds of Change 

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#2 from Author Profile Page HamOnRye | May 13, 2010 11:24 PM | Reply

As a former service member I support the removal of DADT, however I question why sending the letter to Sect. Gates.

Frankly, I do not appreciate that the military (as an institution) or members of it are singled out, for what is policy set by congress and the executive branch.

Why not a letter campaign to likely objectors in the House and Senate?

Frankly, I do not appreciate that the military (as an institution) or members of it are singled out, for what is policy set by congress and the executive branch.

Goddamned straight. The law, written into the header of every appropriation bill, directs the Secretary of Defense to enforce DADT.

Congress is perfectly happy to let the Armed Forces take the heat for following orders. DADT always was a cowardly way for them to have their cake and make somebody else eat it, too.

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