"U.S. Judge Halts 'Don't Ask' Law For The Military"
By John Schwartz
I guess I am in a military mood this week...
This article caught my eye because of this weeks Ally Week on the UNH campus. All week supporters of LGBQT organization have been celebrating and bringing awareness in different ways.
Judge Virginia A. Phillips ordered the united States military to stop enforcing the "don't ask, don't tell" law. The "don't ask, don't tell" law prevents openly gay and bisexual people from joining the military or staying in the military if they are found out. Judge Phillips said the 17 year old law "infringes the fundamental rights of United States service members" and it also violates their rights to due process and freedom of speech. It is expected that her decision will be appealed by the government, nevertheless it marks a huge step for gay and lesbian soldiers.
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