Gov’t opposes full severance pay for military gays

[William769]

(Washington) Two days after repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy against gays serving openly in the military, the Obama administration was in court Thursday opposing a lawsuit seeking full severance pay for those dismissed under the law.
The American Civil Liberties Union is seeking class action status for 142 people who only got half pay after their discharge because of being gay. But the Justice Department asked the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to dismiss the case.

Judge Christine Odell Cook Miller said she probably will let the case continue and questioned why the government wouldn’t pay now that the law has changed.

“Your timing is exquisite – two days after the policy goes into effect eliminating `don’t ask, don’t tell,’ here we are,” she said as she took the bench.

http://www.365gay.com/news/govt-opposes-full-severance-pay-for-military-gays/

FUCK YOU DOJ!

[joeybee12]

1. "Your timing is exquisite" Darn tootin'! KNR

[William769]

2. This is one time we weren't fashionably late.

[William769]

3. Another good article.

“The government is too embarrassed to defend the constitutionality of its policy in open court, so it is inventing new reasons to deny these service members justice,” ACLU staff attorney Joshua Block said Thursday. “These veterans served their country honorably and deserve the full recognition and benefits that are afforded to other service members. The sums they seek are small to the military, but make a huge difference when readjusting to civilian life.”

Separation pay is given to service members who were involuntarily discharged after at least six years of service, according to CBS News. However certain discharges, like those based on alcohol or drug abuse and previously, "don't ask, don't tell," can cause that pay to be slashed in half.


http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/09/23/Gay_Soldiers_Demand_Missing_Pay/

[Rex]

4. But but...the blue links and stuff!

He is betterer!!!