Some bad news for gay soldiers. The States’ First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an earlier ruling to dismiss Cook v. Gates, a case filed by twelve plaintiffs against Defense Secretary. The twelve hoped to dismantle Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, but the court claims they failed to show how the discriminatory policy was misapplied. The mere act of booting gay soldiers apparently doesn’t count as unconstitutional. [POQ]
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I’m so tired of hearing about DADT. Damn it, if soldiers don’t like the rules of the military then don’t sign up or get out. I can’t set the rules that my employer imposes on the workplace; why should soldiers be any different??? Just a thought…….