Omar Lopez, a 29-year-old five-year Navy veteran honorably discharged in 2006 for “homosexual admission,” tried re-enlisting at an Austin recruitment office following Judge Virginia Phillips striking down Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. He was turned away. The recruitment officers had no knowledge of the ruling — which could be true, as the Pentagon has issued no guidance regarding DADT investigations, recruitment, or whether it’s safe for gay soldiers to come out.
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Navy Still Upholding Unconstitutional DADT Law, Turning Away Gay Recruits
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AlanInS.L.UT
If they had no knowledge of the ruling, why the hell does this matter?
Cam
They are in contempt of a Federal court order.
the crustybastard
@AlanInS.L.UT:
I dunno. Maybe it matters because the military is ignoring a fucking federal court order? Which means they’re in contempt of court? and ignoring the rule of law?
What do you suppose happens when the the military no longer feels confined by the rule of law? (Show your work.)
Fitz
In the history of the world, it has happened that the Military has refused the authority of the other branches of a government— it is usually very very bad news when that happens.
jon
He should sue them. Not to mention put them in regular jail. Make them an example like they do to us. Sometimes it is an us and a them thing.
AlanInS.L.UT
All this article says is that he was turned away because the person accepting the applications was not informed of the ruling. It doesn’t say he was instructed to turn them away, nor does it say that the recruitment officer was acting on behalf of the entire Navy. Since it is just one person who didn’t know of the ruling yet (since it was the same day for hell sakes) doesn’t mean that they did it to be spiteful towards the gay community. If this continues to happen past a day or two, then I’d say flip out on the Navy. Otherwise, to me it is a case of not being informed and bad timing.
I swear to god we (the LGBT community) like to pounce on anything that gets a little attention for our community, no matter how far reaching the attempts are. It almost makes me embarrassed to be part of this community.
damon459
I’m sorry but even if they finally totally remove DADT there is no way in hell I would serve this country in a war. Some scars are just to deep. Lets the breeders go off an die in senseless wars.