don’t ask, don’t tell reconsidered
In 1993, President Bill Clinton was prepared to issue an executive order and lift the ban on Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and other sexual minorities (BGLO) serving in the military. Unfortunately, President Clinton relinquished the issue to Congress after an outcry from conservatives. Congress signed the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy into law, and it now requires an act of Congress to lift the ban.
The U.S. House of Representatives will soon consider the Military Readiness Enhancement Act (MREH), which could do just that. Unfortunately, the legislation lacks the support to progress. Public awareness and support is needed to move it along. Please contact your representative and urge him/her to pass House Bill 1059 and repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell.”