Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Bringing U.S. Military Culture Into the 4th Century B.C.

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Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Bringing U.S. Military Culture Into the 4th Century B.C.
Fernando Espuelas
Host of Café Espuelas on Univision Radio
Posted: June 1, 2010 04:39 PM

The United States House of Representatives has voted to end the Clinton-era fudge of a law "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the bizarre compromise between liberals and conservatives that allowed gays to serve in the military as long as they did not acknowledge their sexuality.

This law, born from the bungled efforts of a young Clinton White House to court favor with its gay supporters, and the resulting backlash of conservatives, basically institutionalized lying in the military.

This law has harmed America's national security by creating a military culture of secrecy, punitive outings and expelling thousands of highly patriotic, dedicated and talented Americans from our nation's volunteer armed forces at a time of a global war.

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is, of course, a fruit from the tree of homophobia. Coming from a government that is supposed to be the global defender of liberty, equality and democracy, this law has been an embarrassment.

The armed forces of many of our major allies, including the United Kingdom, Canada and Israel, are fully integrated.

[roguevalley]

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