Farewell, Don't Ask Don't Tell

[filkertom]

A huge frickin' mistake is finally off the books.

Comments

[lizziecrowe.livejournal.com]

A stupid law meant to deliberately discriminate against a specific group is now OFF the books. Peace be with all those who have served, do serve, and will serve. You are all loved, not just for what you do, but for who you are. ♥

[gavroche42.livejournal.com]

People act like Don't Ask Don't Tell was a huge mistake, when before DADT, the law was Go Ahead and Ask, Don't Tell. DADT was a compromise stop-gap measure because Clinton couldn't get passed what he wanted to get passed.

Progress moves too slow. Yes. But would it really have been better if things remained like they were before DADT until now?

Or do you really think DADT prevented homosexuals from being fully accepted in the military sooner? I'm surprised it's happening now. Happy, but pleasantly surprised.

[alverant.livejournal.com]

gavroche42 is correct. It was always meant to be a step on removing the prohibition of homosexuals in the military. Without DADT we would not have moved forward at all.

[wildcard9.livejournal.com]

I am very happy that DADT is off the books. But has the UCMJ been updated so that homosexuality is not a crime within it? If not, then the protection that DADT gave to mility gays (their commanders can not ask, and they not have to tell if asked) is now gone and gays can be dishonorably discharged by the military again simply for being gay. That is the one fear I have with the repeal of DADT: that the UCMJ was not also updated.

[batyatoon]

As I've been saying: "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Now Replaced With "Don't Know, Don't Care".

[regalpewter.livejournal.com]

DADT is not dead until the Transgendered can serve openly.
YIS,
WRI