Press Release Reactions to Senate Blocking Defense Programs Bill/ DADT Repeal, 57-40
by: Louise
Thu Dec 09, 2010 at 16:29:02 PM EST
http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/18178/press-release-reactions-to-senate-blocking-defense-programs-bill-dadt-repeal-5740 (http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/18178/press-release-reactions-to-senate-blocking-defense-programs-bill-dadt-repeal-5740)
Just posting them as they come in...
STATEMENT FROM OUTSERVE:
Today's vote is heartbreaking and demoralizing to all members of OutServe - and the tens of thousands of gay, lesbian, and bisexual service members - who must continue to serve in silence and live a lie. No words can describe how it felt to watch our U.S. senators uphold discrimination and perpetuate the deceit and compromised integrity that consistently result under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." We had more faith in our elected officials to heed the advice of military leadership and vote against prejudice. Instead, a minority of senators have successfully blockaded the entire defense spending bill on the basis of prejudice and politics. This was nothing short of turning their backs on the people that defend this country.