Lambda Legal slams Obama administration for appealing Witt's DADT ruling

[Bluebear]

"We congratulate Major Witt on her return to service and our colleagues at the ACLU of Washington who represented her. However, the decision to appeal by the Department of Justice leaves us wondering just what part of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue' does the Obama Administration not get? Notwithstanding President Obama's concession that the military's current anti-gay policies are hurting national security, his administration is continuing to pursue the discharge of a decorated officer who did not 'tell,' who would not have even been investigated under the military's current guidelines, and whose discharge has been found not to promote unit cohesion or morale. While it is good that the administration decided not to seek a stay of Major Witt's reinstatement, there was no necessity for an appeal to be filed, contrary to suggestions of Obama Administration representatives. After a trial, Major Witt was found to be 'an exemplary officer,' 'an effective leader,' 'a caring mentor' and 'an integral member of an effective team,' whose 'loss within squadron resulted in a diminution of the unit's ability to carry out its mission.' Filing this appeal and refusing to suspend discharges pending the repeal of the military's current anti-gay policy is a significant failure on the part of our nation's Commander in Chief."

http://gay.americablog.com/2010/11/lambda-legal-slams-obama-administration.html

[EFerrari]

1. K&R

[pgodbold]

2. K&R

[katandmoon]

3. K&R

[Starry Messenger]

4. k&r

[sabrina 1]

5. We should no longer be surprised. But I guess hope springs eternal.

Civil rights are not a concern of our elected leaders. We are on our own. Maybe it is better to realize that and stop looking for solutions to these issues from the wealthy elite that make up our government.

If it is profitable for them in some way, they will fight like hell for an issue. But if there is nothing to gain for them, they won't waste any time on our little 'pet issues'.

[Bluebear]

7. 'We are on our own.'

True that. :(

[Lucky 13]

6. K&R

They are no friend of the gay community. Period.

[David Zephyr]

8. K&R.

Thanks, Bluebear.

[donheld]

9. Isn't it nice we have our own "Strong Advocate?"

:sarcasm: