1. Should Homosexuals be able to Serve in the Military? By: Desiree Jones

2. “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” This policy was created by Bill Clinton in July 1993. This policy was created by Bill Clinton in July 1993. It said that homosexuals can serve in the military as long as they did not conduct in sexual activities and did not expose their sexuality. It said that homosexuals can serve in the military as long as they did not conduct in sexual activities and did not expose their sexuality.

3. What Does the Law Say? 14 th amendment of the United States Constitution limits the powers of the government to discriminate. 14 th amendment of the United States Constitution limits the powers of the government to discriminate. 5 th amendment protects the equality of any person. 5 th amendment protects the equality of any person.

4. Military Policy… On July 26, 1999, the secretary of the military signed an Army Command Policy stating that the suitability to serve is based on conduct and the ability to meet required standards of duty performance and discipline. On July 26, 1999, the secretary of the military signed an Army Command Policy stating that the suitability to serve is based on conduct and the ability to meet required standards of duty performance and discipline.

5. Things Worth Thinking About… There are 3 forms of sexual orientation: homosexual, heterosexual, and bisexual. There are 3 forms of sexual orientation: homosexual, heterosexual, and bisexual. Note: The military only excluded homosexuals. Note: The military only excluded homosexuals. Military members felt they could not trust the homosexuals. Military members felt they could not trust the homosexuals. Note: “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” stated that you cannot engage in homosexual conduct. The military members violated this policy. Why? Note: “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” stated that you cannot engage in homosexual conduct. The military members violated this policy. Why?