Don't Ask, Don't Tell

In a time where the Army is struggling to recruit Arabic linguists (who are crucial to our "War on Terrorism"), why is it that we are releasing the ones we have, solely because they are gay? Is this antiquated law really more important than stopping the (imaginary) "ticking time bomb"scenario that everyone keeps talking about? We hurt our intelligence capabilities when we discharge quality servicemen such as this. Our leaders should answer to the people and tell us why this law is more important than our safety. I'm sick of politicians and talking heads talking terrorism this, terroism that, but then supporting ridiculous policies such as "Don't ask, don't tell" which clearly don't make us any safer.

Let your lawmakers know that the American people are intelligent enough to realize that we live in a free country where sexual orientation doesn't need to be hidden (we don't want to be Iran, do we?), and we aren't willing to sacrifice our safety to appease homophobes.

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Subject: Tell President Obama: Keep your promise to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

Dear Friend,

Lt. Dan Choi is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and an Iraq War veteran. Last March he went on Rachel Maddow's show and spoke three truthful words: "I am gay."

As a result, Lt. Choi received a letter from the Army on April 23 discharging him for violating the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. He told Rachel Maddow the letter was "a slap in the face" to himself and the soldiers he as commanded and served with over the past decade.

Lt. Choi is fighting to stay in the military and ensure that no other soldier is ever again discharged as a result of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." CREDO Action and the Courage Campaign are joining his effort to secure equality in our armed forces.

I just signed a petition asking President Obama to keep his campaign promise to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." I hope you will, too. Please have a look and take action.

http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/dontfiredan/?r_by=4028-1887477-pwW0dNx&rc=paste