Should Obama issue a moratorium on gay military discharges until “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is resolved?
Harry Finnimore
laborer | Rittenhouse Square
“Yes, he should do it now. Sexual preference isn’t a valid reason to prevent someone from serving [in the military]. It’s a waste of time and money to go after gays and lesbians. If Congress decides to keep the policy, then at some point the discharges can begin again. But they shouldn’t be retroactive.”
Harry Finnimore
laborer | Rittenhouse Square
“Yes, he should do it now. Sexual preference isn’t a valid reason to prevent someone from serving [in the military]. It’s a waste of time and money to go after gays and lesbians. If Congress decides to keep the policy, then at some point the discharges can begin again. But they shouldn’t be retroactive.”
Kirk Healy
medical salesperson | Conshohocken
“Yes. Put the discharges on hold. The policy is silly. While I understand the hillbilly mentality, I don’t agree with it. Sexual preference should be the least of the military’s concerns. We have two wars going on. We need people [to serve].”
Beth Kane
server | South Philadelphia
“Yes. People are losing their jobs for no good reason. I don’t think who you have sex with should matter on your job. It could take a long time for Congress or the courts to act. The situation requires prompt action from Obama.”
Darien Marshall
writer | Washington Square West
“Yes, Obama needs to go in there and stop [discharges], because it’s wrong. Delaying the process only prolongs the agony. We shouldn’t have to wait another minute. Opponents of gays and lesbians need to get over it.”
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