In current news, the White House and Congress are actively examining the remaining issues of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT). Recently, the United States Department of Defense to immediately stop the enforcement of the policy. The Justice Department is only allowed 60 days to appeal this action, but they have not yet made the decision towards if they are going to. As noted, the final decision does not effect President Obama. In regards to the Democrats and Republicans, the entire Republican caucus filibustered (talking out a bill) a defense bill that included the measure to repeal this controversial policy. The ultimate decision of this policy will result in thousands of men and women being booted from the service because of their sexual orientation. Last month, a ruling took place by the U.S. District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips interpreting that the DADT policy was not only unconstitutional, but it would take a direct effect on the military. In Yahoo News, this worldwide injunction by the federal judge has caused numerous to protest and attempt to persuade the Justice Department not to appeal the decision already made. Also, many believe that the decision made has been the perfect one towards the right step because apparently Congress has been taking too long for them. According to the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network mentioned to gay troops that they should not have exploited their sexuality just yet. Eventually, they have come to the realization that the Justice Department may appeal the ban on the policy. Barring this appeal, previous service members may possibly be getting their job back because they resigned from their position before. The decision made by the Justice Department has notified most that banning opening gay troops from the service is a violation of the first amendment. As of now, a major concern involves the recruiting process being directly interrupted because of sexual orientation. Until the hopeful appeal of the policy, Gay Rights Activists and service members will be on the edge of their seats in regards to their careers.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
In current news, the White House and Congress are actively examining the remaining issues of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT). Recently, the United States Department of Defense to immediately stop the enforcement of the policy. The Justice Department is only allowed 60 days to appeal this action, but they have not yet made the decision towards if they are going to. As noted, the final decision does not effect President Obama. In regards to the Democrats and Republicans, the entire Republican caucus filibustered (talking out a bill) a defense bill that included the measure to repeal this controversial policy. The ultimate decision of this policy will result in thousands of men and women being booted from the service because of their sexual orientation. Last month, a ruling took place by the U.S. District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips interpreting that the DADT policy was not only unconstitutional, but it would take a direct effect on the military. In Yahoo News, this worldwide injunction by the federal judge has caused numerous to protest and attempt to persuade the Justice Department not to appeal the decision already made. Also, many believe that the decision made has been the perfect one towards the right step because apparently Congress has been taking too long for them. According to the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network mentioned to gay troops that they should not have exploited their sexuality just yet. Eventually, they have come to the realization that the Justice Department may appeal the ban on the policy. Barring this appeal, previous service members may possibly be getting their job back because they resigned from their position before. The decision made by the Justice Department has notified most that banning opening gay troops from the service is a violation of the first amendment. As of now, a major concern involves the recruiting process being directly interrupted because of sexual orientation. Until the hopeful appeal of the policy, Gay Rights Activists and service members will be on the edge of their seats in regards to their careers.
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I love how your blog topic is going right along with today’s most current and controversial event. It’s like you had it perfectly planned out. I have noticed that up until this point, the banning of D.A.D.T, there has been quite a stir within the celebrity community. One in particular is Lady Gaga. She is a musician that supports homosexuality. Lady Gaga definitely understands the power of her celebrity status and has been using it to get issues out to her audience in hopes to make a difference in the world. You may remember seeing her on the Video Music Awards that aired on MTV. She arrived at the awards show with men and women that had been discharged from the military in violation of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy. They all were dressed in the uniforms, and stood tall, and still united. It was a powerful message. I am attaching videos in which Lady Gaga dresses the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy. She is a strong-minded individual, and it seems she will do anything to get her point across.
ReplyDeleteI am very disappointed, because I had 4 videos to share with you that wouldn’t show up in the comment box. So, here’s a list. I have in order, in my opinion, of most powerful.
Lady Gaga Videos: Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (go to youtube.com)
1. Uncut: Lady Gaga’s Portland Speech.
2. A Message From Lady Gaga to the Senate Sept. 16 2010
3. Lady Gaga on Ellen Dengeneres: Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.
4. Lady Gaga-“Born This Way” MTV VIDEO AWARDS 2010 (this video shows the soldiers at the VMA’s)
How much power do you think a celebrity really has regarding issues such as this?
Your blog was very informative, and easy to read.