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Read the report (pdf file) of The Generals/Flag Officers Study Group recommending repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell. Page 2 contains 10 findings and 4 recommendations which are very worthwhile reading.
LIFT BAN ON GAYS IN THE MILITARY: SAFE FOR LEGISLATORS Polls consistently show that about two thirds of the American public support lifting the ban. Polls show majority support in all age groups, in both genders, an in both political parties.
LIFT BAN ON GAYS IN THE MILITARY: FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE The Pentagon has spent more than $364 million to implement the ban in the first ten years of its existence (according to a Blue Ribbon Commission sponsored by the University of California, February 2006).
LIFT BAN ON GAYS IN THE MILITARY: IMPROVE NATIONAL SECURITY Lifting the ban ensures that Arabic linguists and other critical specialists are not fired for being gay, lesbian, or bisexual. Lifting the ban protects 65,000 service members from being fired by the largest employer in the country for being lesbian, gay, or bisexual.
THREE ACTIONS ARE NECESSARY TO END MILITARY DISCRIMINATION FOR LGBT SERVICEMEMBERS 1. Use a dual approach: litigation and legislation (passing H.R. 1246) 2. Depenalize sodomy as ruled by the US Supreme Court in Lawrence v Texas by revoking article 125 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice 3. Amend military medical and uniform regulations that discriminate transgender servicemember And then we need to reinstate servicemembers discharged under the policy.
WHO TO SUPPORT AND FUND
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