"An Abomination from Its Infancy"

There are 3 million Americans enlisted in America's military. In the armed services, there are Americans from all walks of life such as skin heads, Nazi sympathizers, and gang bangers protecting our borders who brazenly wear their tattoos and flash gang signs, but they are not dismissed from serving in the military.

However, when it is discovered, and in many instances, illegally, that some of America's brave soldiers are gay or lesbian, they are discharged from serving their country.

What's wrong with this picture?

What if 1 million of those 3 million serving in the military were gay and lesbian? What if 2 million of those 3 million serving in the military were gay and lesbian? Would "career" politicians relieve them of duty in protecting America because of their sexual orientation?

Conversely, the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" rule was an abomination from its infancy, and those who once championed its implementation are now realizing the error in their philosophy.

It is time to end this despicable rule.



Anthony P. Johnson, Candidate for State Representative for 42nd Ward & 180th District