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The policy of homosexuality in the U.S. military is most commonly described with the phrase "Don't ask, don't tell." Official U.S. law states that anyone demonstrating intent to engage in homosexual acts is prohibited from military service for reasons of morality, order and overall "cohesion." In other words, homosexuals are not to speak of their sexual preference while serving the armed forces, though the military will not ask whether recruits are gay.
On March 2, 2009, Democratic Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher introduced a bill seeking to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy in the military. During his campaign, President Obama promised to support a repeal of the policy which bans openly gay servicemen and women from serving in the military. House conservatives are expected to fight to stop the repeal, fearing a change in policy would "damage morale".SF Gate: Tauscher moves to end gay ban (March 2, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Current military homosexual policy referred to as "Don't ask, don't tell"
- Gays prohibited from displaying homosexual intent
- Military does not ask prospective recruits about sexual preference
- "Don't ask" policy instated in 1993 during Clinton administrationTIME: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Turns 15 (January 28, 2008)
- Clinton had pledged to overturn ban of gays in militaryTIME: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Turns 15 (January 28, 2008)
- Barack Obama plans to overturn same lawThe Washington Times: Obama to delay repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell' (November 21, 2008)
- Obama might not attack issue until 2010The Washington Times: Obama to delay repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell' (November 21, 2008)
- March 2009: Congresswomen Ellen Tauscher introduced a bill seeking to repeal the military's current policy on homosexuals
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President Obama's Position
President Barack Obama has vowed to abolish current law which bans publicly homosexuals from active military duty. Although at the time, one of the Obama campaigns keynote issues, reports claim that action might not be taken on the issue until at least 2010.SF Gate: Tauscher moves to end gay ban (March 2, 2009) -
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Do you think gays should be allowed in the military? and is your answer based on army boys just look hot?
@GayTechBoy | November 12, 2009 08:40 PM -
RT @soopertrev: BTW, TVs @AndyLevy also supports gays in the military after serving closely with many back in the 90s #rawr #twHUNKS #tcot
@rachelsklar | November 12, 2009 08:26 PM -
@rachelsklar @SteveKrak BTW, TVs @AndyLevy also supports gays in the military after serving closely with many back in the 90s #rawr #twHUNKS
@soopertrev | November 12, 2009 08:17 PM -
gays want to serve openly in the military and be able to get married. SO repeal dont ask dont tell and say all service men& women can marry
@AllNeil | November 12, 2009 07:54 PM -
To eliminate the fear of gays in the military, I think all we need to do is build private shower stalls at every camp. Problem solved!
@RayHogan_LA | November 12, 2009 06:48 PM
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