Judge Overturns 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Ban On Gays As Unconstitutional -- The GuardianCalifornia judge declares 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy banning gays from serving in the US military to be unconstitutional
In a blockbuster legal decision, a California judge last night declared the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that bars gay and lesbian soldiers from serving in the US military to be unconstitutional, saying the ban violated the first amendment rights of homosexuals and harmed the effectiveness of the armed forces.
Read more ....
More News On The Court's Ruling
Judge: Military's ban on gays is unconstitutional -- AP
Federal judge overturns 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' -- Politico
Federal Judge Strikes Down Military Ban On Gays -- New York Magazine
Judge Rules US Ban On Gays In Military Is Unconstitutional -- Wall Street Journal
Federal judge says "Don't ask, don't tell" is unconstitutional -- Salon
Update: The full decision is here.I expect the Obama administration will appeal the ruling. If not, this is one more issue that will be used against the Democrats in the midterm elections, and one that they will probably pay dearly for.
What is my take? When the judge says the following ....
.... the ban violated the first amendment rights of homosexuals and harmed the effectiveness of the armed forces
Who is he to pass judgment that the ban harms the effectiveness of the armed forces? Sorry .... but this ruling smells more political than legal.
No comments:
Post a Comment