Ex-Officer Testifies in Military Gay Policy Trial

[Hissyspit]

Source: Associated Press

Ex-officer testifies in military gay policy trial

By JULIE WATSON (AP) – 4 hours ago

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A former Air Force officer testified Friday that he did not violate the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy but was discharged for being openly gay after a service member snooped through his e-mails.

Former Air Force Maj. Michael Almy took the witness stand to support a federal court lawsuit filed by a Republican gay rights organization challenging the constitutionality of the military's ban on openly gay troops. The non-jury trial has forced the federal government to defend a policy that President Barack Obama is pushing Congress to repeal.

Lawyers for the Log Cabin Republicans say they don't want to wait on Washington and are seeking a federal injunction to immediately halt the policy. Attorney Dan Woods has argued the policy violates the rights of gay military members to free speech, due process and open association.

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Almy refused to sign his discharge papers that stated he was being fired for "homosexual admission." "I could not sign that because I had not admitted anything to the Air Force," Almy said.

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[Rhiannon12866]

1. K&R. This is so wrong...

Almy said he had been honored as a top communications officer in the Air Force for his leadership skills in running an exemplary unit that helped maintain control over the vast majority of Iraq's air space during the war.

Sure sounds like a bad apple that they needed to get rid of... :eyes:

[BR_Parkway]

2. But what did little Johnny Baptist think about while showering with Almy?

Since we all know that's the most pressing question.

[Rhiannon12866]

8. We all know now that's what it's all about...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=221&topic_id=162065&mesg_id=162065

[Bluenorthwest]

3. The snoop should be the one in trouble

But of course, what is important is that the thieves and snoops don't have to feel uneasy while shopping in a store where there is a customer they think might be gay. Because if they can not shop in peace, how will they find the right shower curtains? Shower curtains are very, very important to straight military men as it turns out. I assume also matching towel sets are a priority for them.

[SoapBox]

5. Big double DITTO!

[lsewpershad]

4. Obama

should stop defending the indefensible.

[SoapBox]

6. Also a big double DITTO!

[No Elephants]

7. "a policy that President Barack Obama is pushing Congress to repeal."

:rofl: