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| Christian Grantham was a student activist in the late 90s and later was a consultant to domestic policy forums for the Clinton Administration as well as events for HRC and GLAAD. | |||
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February 24, 2005
Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) must be very proud. According to Santorum, and a few right-wing Republicans, the "ultimate homeland security" is defending our nation from gays and lesbians, not terrorists. The policy of Don't Ask, Don't Tell seems to be keeping that priority alive and well in America.
More than 300 foreign language specialists considered critical in the war on terrorism have been forced out of the military in the past decade because of their sexual orientation, according to the first government study to assess both the warfighting and financial impact of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that prohibits openly gay servicemen.These soldiers had "some skills in an important foreign language such as Arabic, Farsi, and Korean," according to a report by the Government Accountability Office to be published next month. At least 54 of the 322 language specialists spoke Arabic -- more than twice as many as previous estimates. At the same time, more than 400 additional soldiers discharged under the policy had what the Pentagon considers "critical occupations," including Navy code-breakers, Army intelligence specialists and interrogators, Air Force air traffic controllers, and Marine Corps counterintelligence specialists.
[Gays' ouster seen leaving gap in military - Boston Globe - 02-24-05]
Chuck Pennacchio has an idea on how to help change the Republican Party: stand up for better principles and the priorities of Pennsylvania voters.
filed under: Don't Ask, Don't Tell
