Dont Ask, Don T Tell Policy
Military Policy Analysis and Resource Paper
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was in effect from 1993 until 2011 and was the official policy that prohibited the United States Military from harassing or discriminating against closeted gay, lesbian and bisexual service members but, at the same time, barred openly gay, lesbian and bisexual service members from serving at all. As such, it bred, in the U.S. Military, an environment of secrecy designed to keep individuals in the closet. Now that the policy has been repealed, there is an expectation, among some, that everyone is free to, and should, come out.
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” has been a policy enforced …show more content…
DADT is the only law in the United States that authorizes the discharging of an American for being gay. There are no other federal, state, or local laws like it. DADT is the only law that punishes lesbians, gays bisexuals and transgenders for coming out. Many Americans view DADT as a simple agreement with discretion as the key to job security. While this is true to some extent, in the eyes of a homosexual service member, it may not be so simple. An honest statement of one’s sexual orientation to anyone, anywhere, at anytime will lead to being fired. (Service Members Legal Defense Network, …show more content…
(2010) “U.S. Seeks to Delay 'Don't Ask' Injunction.” Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from . Bedey, D. F., (2010). “Exclusive: Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: A Clear and Present Dang”. Family Security Matters. Retrieved from .
Burrelli, D. F. (2010).“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”: The Law and Military Policy on Same-Sex Behavior." Congressional Research Service: 1-25. Web. 23 November, 2013.
Jameson, S. (1994), "U.S. Sailor Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Murder", Los Angeles Times, retrieved 21 November, 2013.
Nicholas C. Edsall (2006). Toward Stonewall: Homosexuality and Society in the Modern Western World. University of Virginia Press. pp. 3–4. ISBN 0813925436. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
Service Members Legal Defense Network. (2003). “SLDN Survival Guide.”. Retrieved from .
Smith, J. (2010). “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell 2010 Military Pros and Cons, Vote Amid GOP Filibuster.” CNM News Network. Retrieved from . “TEN YEARS OF “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL.” (2003). A DISSERVICE TO THE NATION Retrieved .
Aaron T., Alexander, S., Emily H., Kathi S., Matt R., & Sharra E. G. (2007)"The Survival Guide." A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL” AND RELATED MILITARY POLICIES 5: 1-82. Service Members Legal Defense
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was in effect from 1993 until 2011 and was the official policy that prohibited the United States Military from harassing or discriminating against closeted gay, lesbian and bisexual service members but, at the same time, barred openly gay, lesbian and bisexual service members from serving at all. As such, it bred, in the U.S. Military, an environment of secrecy designed to keep individuals in the closet. Now that the policy has been repealed, there is an expectation, among some, that everyone is free to, and should, come out.
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” has been a policy enforced …show more content…
DADT is the only law in the United States that authorizes the discharging of an American for being gay. There are no other federal, state, or local laws like it. DADT is the only law that punishes lesbians, gays bisexuals and transgenders for coming out. Many Americans view DADT as a simple agreement with discretion as the key to job security. While this is true to some extent, in the eyes of a homosexual service member, it may not be so simple. An honest statement of one’s sexual orientation to anyone, anywhere, at anytime will lead to being fired. (Service Members Legal Defense Network, …show more content…
(2010) “U.S. Seeks to Delay 'Don't Ask' Injunction.” Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from . Bedey, D. F., (2010). “Exclusive: Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: A Clear and Present Dang”. Family Security Matters. Retrieved from .
Burrelli, D. F. (2010).“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”: The Law and Military Policy on Same-Sex Behavior." Congressional Research Service: 1-25. Web. 23 November, 2013.
Jameson, S. (1994), "U.S. Sailor Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Murder", Los Angeles Times, retrieved 21 November, 2013.
Nicholas C. Edsall (2006). Toward Stonewall: Homosexuality and Society in the Modern Western World. University of Virginia Press. pp. 3–4. ISBN 0813925436. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
Service Members Legal Defense Network. (2003). “SLDN Survival Guide.”. Retrieved from .
Smith, J. (2010). “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell 2010 Military Pros and Cons, Vote Amid GOP Filibuster.” CNM News Network. Retrieved from . “TEN YEARS OF “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL.” (2003). A DISSERVICE TO THE NATION Retrieved .
Aaron T., Alexander, S., Emily H., Kathi S., Matt R., & Sharra E. G. (2007)"The Survival Guide." A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO “DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL” AND RELATED MILITARY POLICIES 5: 1-82. Service Members Legal Defense