Must Read Blogs and Op-Ed’s — May 8, 2009
Calls for legislation to repeal the Clinton Administrations enactment of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” begins to hit the pages and screens of new media. Since ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” was made part of the US Law over 12, 500 members of the armed forces that have been “fired” for being openly gay.
The latest member of the armed forces to be fired is Lt. Dan Choi. Although his resume is impressive (West Point, Arabic Linguistic Expert) his action of “coming out” has been declared by military officials as “dereliction,” and that the soldiers under his command have suffered as a result of his behavior.
Congressman Joe Sestak (D, Armed Forces Committee) appeared on “The Rachel Maddow Show,” regarding the repealing of ‘Don’t Ask, Dont Tell’. Sestak declared that he did not understand why gays do not have equal rights in the military. He encouraged the President to move legislation to change the outdated bill during the summer or early fall months.
President Obama declared in a letter to Lt Sandy Tsao, who was also fired for being a lesbian that he intends to fulfill his commitment of repealing ‘dont ask, dont tell.” Our response at defendyourvote.com is that repealing the law is not enough, more legislation to create equal rights for gays and lesbians is the only acceptable legislation. We invite you to defend your vote!
Update: 5/8/9 Lt Dan Choi appeared on CNN Morning discussing the same issue!
Smart Power in Pakistan — The Nation
Will Obama Apologize — Mona Charen
Choosing A New Justice — NY TIMES
Stressing the Positive — Paul Krugman
MIA on Gay Marriage — Eugene Robinson
The GOP Shameless New Attack — Stephen Stromberg
Swine-Flu Hysteria — Bret Stephens
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