Asking and telling
This note should remove any doubt that old Obama intends eventually to lift the “don’t ask, don’t tell” ban on being openly gay in the military. I think it also is clear that he wants to do it as non-controversially as possible, with all the groundwork laid quietly. The funny thing is, I am pretty ...
This note should remove any doubt that old Obama intends eventually to lift the "don't ask, don't tell" ban on being openly gay in the military.
This note should remove any doubt that old Obama intends eventually to lift the “don’t ask, don’t tell” ban on being openly gay in the military.
I think it also is clear that he wants to do it as non-controversially as possible, with all the groundwork laid quietly. The funny thing is, I am pretty sure I have met many openly gay people in the military.
Windy City Times
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