Gates wants to soften gay expulsion rules »

Posted By TechnologyExpert 5 months ago in Political News

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Tuesday he wants to make the law prohibiting gays from serving openly in the armed forces "more humane" until Congress eventually repeals it. He said he has lawyers studying ways the law might be selectively enforced.

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    david_nwpa5 months ago

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    The policy known as DADT is a horribly enacted piece of legislation. It should have been ruled as unconstitutional. However, the leader of the far right-wing SCOTUS, better known as Chief Dork John Roberts, could not bring himself to accepting that gays and lesbians are relegated to second class status. Thus, we need to hope that President Obama can bring forth fruitful change. It will not come in time for officers like Lt. Dan Choi, but perhaps the tide will change soon.

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