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Wednesday, June 01, 2005

Why Doesn't Uncle Sam Want These Troops?

Perhaps because even wounded heroes get discharged for being gay, like Sgt. Robert Stout. When don't ask, don't tell is costing the military valuable talent and more than a quarter-billion dollars, veterans, partners and the at least 63% of the public are calling for the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'. [from MetaFilter.com]
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