President Obama is set to back a ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ compromise that could pave way for repeal in the military’s policy banning gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the armed forces. The White House announced on Monday that an agreement has been reached between lawmakers and the Defense Department.
Lawmakers on Capital Hill will now vote on an amendment to repeal the Clinton-era policy. Gay rights advocates are touting this as a ‘dramatic breakthrough,’ but are unsure whether or not they will get enough votes to pass both houses of Congress. The G.O.P. have vowed to maintain ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’.
Globalgrind’s own Lt. Dan Choi has been on the front lines of this issue and has displayed his rights in expressing his views to the White House as he has handcuffed himself with other activist to the gates of the White House, take a look at Lt. Dan Choi in action.
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