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While not commenting directly on the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy—which bans homosexuals from serving openly in the military??Faust seemed to allude to the policy when she asked the recently minted officers to “help reinforce the long tradition of ties between Harvard and military service, as we share hopes that changing circumstances will soon enable us to further strengthen those bonds...
...secular “civil unions.” Despite the disappointment in Maine, we saw hope’s silhouette once again with Obama’s reaffirmation of his commitment to gay rights during the State of the Union address, in which he promised to repeal the military??s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy...
...officers do not get the same treatment. Furthermore, the compensation given to the family of a CIA officer killed in action is smaller than that which any of the other agencies provide. And additionally, this is anything but a unique practice. Many government agencies—including the military??allow employees to hold secondary jobs, with approval...
Moreover, removing DADT will not be an ephemeral change; the authoritative structure of the military??in which those who serve share a sense of duty with a common cause and clearly delineated hierarchy—will ensure the longevity of this essential step toward a more equal America. Among the best ways to inspire tolerance against bigotry is through an immediate personal relationship, and we feel that homophobia in the military will begin to dissipate as soon as soldiers realize that some of their companions—the ones they have sworn to protect—are homosexual...
...policy with so much potential for controversy should not be instated while troops are in combat. That said, we do not wish to pass judgment on how and where soldiers should reveal their sexual orientation, if they choose to at all; we merely maintain that the military??s emphasis on such a broad integration should occur in an environment that is less emotionally taxing than combat...