Don't Ask, Don't Tell...

...IS DEAD!

The policy was described, by then President Clinton as, "“an honorable compromise," instead it did the exact opposite: it destroyed thousands of careers and lives. That era ended Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. 9 months after Congress repelled the act. "“From this day forward, gay and lesbian soldiers may serve in our Army with the dignity and respect they deserve,” Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh wrote (pdf of the letter here). “For over 236 years, the U.S. Army has been an extraordinary force for good in the world. Our soldiers are the most agile, adaptable and capable warriors in history — and we are ready for this change.”



Recruiting centers across the country are prepared and ready to accept applications from gay recruits, ""No one should be left with the impression that we are unprepared. We are prepared for repeal," Pentagon press secretary George Little said.

Those troops who proudly serve us can rest a little easier tonight knowing that they can't be arbitrarily fired the next day. The fight for equality is far from over, but this is a great step in the right direction!

 

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