On Monday, more than a hundred retired generals and admirals
called for repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays so they can serve openly.
"As is the case with Great Britain, Israel, and other nations that allow gays and lesbians to serve openly, our service members are professionals who are able to work together effectively despite differences in race, gender, religion, and sexuality," the officers wrote.
The military discharged about 12,340 people between 1994 and 2007 for violating the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The number peaked in 2001 at 1,273, but began dropping off sharply after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Last year, 627 military personnel were discharged under the policy.
Can you even believe we're
still discharging people from the military for being openly gay?
OUTRAGEOUS. It just feels like an anachronism.
Get this dealt with, President-elect Obama! />On Monday, more than a hundred retired generals and admirals called for repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays so they can serve openly.
"As is the case with Great Britain, Israel, and other nations that allow gays and lesbians to serve openly, our service members are professionals who are able to work together effectively despite differences in race, gender, religion, and sexuality," the officers wrote.
The military discharged about 12,340 people between 1994 and 2007...