Since Bill Clinton’s presidency in 1993, the military has strictly enforced a rule referred to as the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy aimed at eliminating both female and male homosexuals from serving in the military. This policy, which has brought much debate in the previous year, has recently been a topic of discussion among congress, undergoing changes that have ultimately confused the public.
“We are clearly in a legally uncertain environment,” said a senior Pentagon official regarding the policy changes.
While a recent attempt to overturn this policy ended in a hung jury, Defense Secretary Robert Gates has ordered that potential soldiers are no longer required to state their sexual orientation. In addition, just last Thursday Mr. Gates stated that no man should be banned from military service due to sexual orientation unless approved by the three top Pentagon civilian officials.
These requested changes will be either finalized or dismissed this coming Monday during a scheduled court hearing.
Although uncertainty imminently exists, the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy is finally undergoing necessary changes, ridding the world of unjust discrimination and bias.
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