Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell and its repeal Matt Sabaroff

What is DADT? -Military policy -Sexual minorities & military service sexuality not brought up if outed, dismissal may be in order dismissal regardless of ranking or importance

History of LGBT military rights Truman signs UCMJ defines homosexual service rules rules homosexual conduct result in discharge Reagan’s Defense Directive reinforces discharge laws declares incompatible w/ military service

History of LGBT Military Rights Clinton’s campaign promise makes initial promise at DNC promises to “lift the ban” Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell compromise by Clinton sexuality not questioned; open still discharged

Public opinion -Strong initial controversy ~53.5% overall acceptance rate o 44% open acceptance o 63% closeted acceptance

Impact on military personnel

Impact on military personnel Pentagon study conducted before repeal decision asked DADT repeal’s effect overall report LGBT individuals have no detriment

Community support HRC founded 1980 Advocates LGBT rights advancement $3 million DADT repeal 625k s, 50k written letters to gov’t

Community support con’t -Public support of repeal Rises to 80% in % support closed, 79% support open almost equal

DADT reaches its end Clinton proposes repeal regretted his allowance meant to protect homosexuals

DADT reaches its end DADT is upheld by Supreme Court rules funding can be withheld against nondiscrimination laws essentially, strengthening DADT

DADT reaches its end Barack Obama elected campaign promises repeal Pentagon study conducted 2010 bill passed, DADT banned

Overview -Large milestone in LGBT rights public awareness o slowly came to agreement o discrimination made apparent military struggles o landmark in oppression o repeal brought unity repeal is a step forward towards nondiscrimination

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