Over 11,000 service members had been discharged from the military in the past 14 years. Why? It seemed nearly impossible that when the military was in need of people willing to serve their country that so many would be discharged. Were they tired of the military? Was it insubordination? Sickness or disease? No, it was simply because of their sexual orientation. These 11,000 service members were discharged because they are gay.
(You can also read more about Stephen’s experiences and call to lift the ban in his New York Times op-ed, "Don't Ask, Don’t Translate.") Please sign the petition to have your Member of Congress sign on to the Military Readiness Enhancement Act. It is important for the United States to join the ranks of other nations who are fighting alongside us and allow lesbians and gays to serve openly.
Learn more about why "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" should be repealed, and take the time to sign the petition to end this discriminatory law once and for all.
Show your support and sign the petition to lift the ban now!
Source: "Don’t Ask, Don't Tell" and Gay Arabic Linguists: SLDN
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