Critics say the law violates the rights of gay military personnel and has harmed US national security. Photo AFPJudge Orders U.S. Military to Stop ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ -- New York Times
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the United States military to stop enforcing the “don’t ask, don’t tell” law that prohibits openly gay men and women from serving.
Judge Virginia A. Phillips of Federal District Court for the Central District of California issued an injunction banning enforcement of the law and ordered the military to immediately “suspend and discontinue” any investigations or proceedings to dismiss service members.
Read more ....
More News On "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Obama administration appeals gay marriage ruling -- Reuters
Obama team faces tough politics on gay rights legal issue -- USA Today
Judge acts while others debate Pentagon gay policy -- AP
Court orders US to stop enforcing gay military ban -- AFP
My Comment: With Congressional elections only 3 weeks away, this is an issue that no Democrat wants to touch. But with a disaster being predicted at the polls for President Obama's political party, they had no choice but to act.
No comments:
Post a Comment