Obama to officially end DADT today

[stevenleser]

http://www.wtvm.com/story/15126679/obama-to-certify-dadt-repeal-friday

WASHINGTON (RNN) - Repeal of the law commonly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) is expected to be certified Friday, according to sources.

The White House has received certification from the Pentagon on the repeal of the law that bans gay men and women from serving openly in the military, Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) said to the Raycom News Network on Thursday evening.

"This Pentagon certification received by the White House this afternoon is welcomed by gay and lesbian service members who have had to serve their country in silence for far too long," said Aubrey Sarvis, executive director of SLDN, in a press release. "The troops and their commanders are ready."

While repeal was approved by Congress on Dec. 18, 2010, it does not have the force of law until 60 days after it is certified by the president, secretary of defense and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Full repeal of DADT will now come in late September.

[gateley]

1. Excellent! nt

[PoliticAverse]

2. One step closer! n/t

[jberryhill]

3. Meanwhile, he fights to keep it in place

In favor of his "orderly process".

[stevenleser]

Dupe

[stevenleser]

5. No. n/t

[Ikonoklast]

4. Next stop, DOMA to the dustbin!

Good news, indeed.

[Marrah_G]

6. It's about fucking time :)

Now onto DOMA !!

[William769]

7. Believe it or not this is just going to cause more problems.

With DOMA still the law of the land, the military is going to be thrown in disarray. Think about it housing, medical, survivor benefits. It,s all tied together.

Don't get me wrong I am very happy, I just feel we went from the frying pan into the fire.

[RetiredTrotskyite]

8. It's Not Anyplace We Haven't Been Before..

[TheWraith]

9. The courts will be busy for awhile, but I wouldn't really call that a cause for worry. nt