DADT Update

Today a bill is being put to the Senate to again try to repeal DADT. Some in our military leadership are concerned that if the repeal is not passed in Congress, it could be ruled on by the Supreme Court. This could cause the repeal to take effect immediately, rather than over a period of time or in stages which some prefer.

Several European countries, along with Australia have already lifted any type of ban on gays in there military and have found little if any negative affects. In fact for some they have actively begun recruiting in the gay community.

Their is no proof that repealing DADT will cause any significant negative affect on our military effectiveness, preparedness, or troop moral. Our soldiers are well trained and are governed by strict rules of conduct. They can be expected to do the same with this issue.

In other countries that do not discriminate against gays openly serving, they have found that the vast majority still did not rush to share their sexual preference or activities during off duty time with their peers, but they were greatly relieved that they did not have to hide or lie for fear of losing their jobs and being publicly disgraced.

We are a country based on equality, fairness and strong human rights values. It is time that military show this respect and appreciation to ALL of our brave and loyal troops.

Tell congress to repeal DADT now!