Don't Ask, Don't Tell

2nd Lt. Sandy Tsao announced to her superiors that she was gay. She then wrote to Barack Obama and asked him to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell. His response:

"Sandy--
Thanks for the wonderful and thoughtful letter. It is because of outstanding Americans like you that I committed to changing our current policy. Although it will take some time to complete (partly because it needs Congressional action) I intend to fulfill my committment! Barack Obama"

Another serviceman whose dismissal is pending because he's gay: Lt. Dan Choi, a West Point grad and Arabic language specialist.

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