Tauscher to introduce 'Don't Ask' repeal

NOVEMBER 22, 2009


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Tauscher to introduce 'Don't Ask' repeal
Bill has 144 bipartisan co-sponsors

From Washington Blade staff reports
Mar 2 2009, 8:17 AM | | |

An aide of Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-Calif.) has said she will introduce legislation today to overturn "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the ban against gays and lesbians serving openly in the military, according to The Politico. Tauscher is the lead sponsor of the MIlitary Readiness Enhancement Act.

President Barack Obama has said he supports the repeal of the ban, but that efforts to do so will be delayed because of the economic crisis. Last month, Obama said that more analysis was necessary before the repeal.

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TJ.Just.TJ
Capitol Heights, MD

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I do understand why we, as a community, would be pressed to repeal this ban, but remember this: the civilian community is much different than the military community. There is a culture that most of us civilians just don't understand, and Obama and his administration gets that. That was the problem that Clinton had, and we see how successful he was. We must get the brass on board first, and then the ban can be repealed. Unfortunately, there is politics to be played.

Posted 3/3/09 - 11:17 AM

bw43
Columbus, OH

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If repeal is supported in Congress, why should more analysis be necessary? This is a matter of fairness. No one who wants to serve should be denied on the basis of sexual orientation. Somewhere along the way, it was decided that gays were "unsuitable" for military service. The question now is why. Surely we are more enlightened and diversity oriented now than we were then. How long does it take to implement fairness. Our gay brothers and sisters deserve better! Do it now!

Posted 3/2/09 - 2:18 PM

Equalnotspecial
Sonoma, Ca

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Repeal of this ban should be a priority. It not only mandates discrimination, it teaches prejudice to thousands of Americans, not only in the military, but in the general population as well. Studies as well as the experience of many of our allies, have already proven it is unnecessary. It is really about perpetuating the stigmatization of our lives while indulging the prejudice of some. There will never be a convenient time for those who would deny equality to grant it.

Posted 3/2/09 - 11:58 AM

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