"Don't Ask Don't Tell" Perpetuates All Bigotry, Not Just Homophobia

[FreeState]

Interesting stats out of the 2008 DADT discharges.

http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/15401/dont-ask-dont-tell-perpetuates-all-bigotry-not-just-homophobia

DADT disproportionately affects women. Although women made up 15% of the armed forces in 2008, 34% of service members discharged were women.

The impact of DADT on women varies according to service branch. For example, women comprised only 20% of the Air Force yet made up 62% of Air Force discharges.

Racial minorities are also disproportionately affected by Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Non-white active duty service members represent 29.4% of the total military population, but comprise 45% of all DADT discharges in 2008.

Service Branch/Percent Women Discharged Under DADT/Percent Women Serving in Branch:

Army 36% 14%

Navy 23% 15%

Marine Corps 18% 6%

Air Force 62% 20%

Race/Ethnic Group Percent discharged under DADT:

White (non-Hispanic) 55%

Black 20%

American Indian 3%

Asian/Pacific Islander 8%

Other/Unknown 5%

Hispanic 9%

[Union Yes]

1. KnR Repeal DADT NOW! nt