http://www.sldn.org/templates/press/record.html?record=4097§ion=2
The above link is to a press release from the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), discussing a revised statement from the Department of Defense regarding the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy in the military
( http://www.sldn.org/binary-data/SLDN_ARTICLES/pdf_file/4097.pdf ) . The new statement was first released to The Advocate, a LGBT newsmagazine, and suggests that gay and lesbian men and women "should continue to utilize their skills in support of national security efforts, even after facing dismissal under the law." It's ironic that, on the one hand, these skilled service men and women are booted out of the military because of their sexual orientation, then told that they're welcome to continue working for the military in a civilian capacity, often doing the same job that they did while enlisted. This seems to be the height of hypocricy. The reason that they're not allowed to serve is because "military commanders' insistence that the prohibition on open service was necessary to maintain unit cohesion and morale". It's time for this country to get rid of this backward policy and welcome talented men and women to serve openly without regard to sexual orientation. We're one of the last developed countries that still discriminates in this way. It's time to join the 21st century and get beyond these prejudices. (213)
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Lady Pat: I think it’s unfortunate that men and women are discriminated against in the military because of their sexual orientation. The “unit cohesion and morale” is a statement that is made only out of fear. Discrimination and prejudices against gays in the military does not serve this country especially during a time of war. I found it interesting that they were assigned to do the same job as a civilian, what would be the point? When I went to your article I found the following link: http://www.sldn.org/templates/press/record.html?section=5&record=4205 In an article posted yesterday in response to the policy, Gov. Janet Napolitano of Arizona doesn’t agree with the policy and she is quoted as saying, “the problem with the 14-year-old "Don't Ask/Don't Tell" policy is it focuses all the attention on someone's fitness to serve on sexual orientation. To me, you ought to be focused on are the people there and are they doing their job.” I absolutely agree. (158 words)
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