Listen to this 12 minute NPR Segment. Dan Choi explains why telling the truth is so important for West Pointers. Dan points out that when President Obama met with gay rights leaders last week, he asked them to “judge me by my actions, not by my words.” And yet, the very next day, 1LT Choi was judged by his words - for telling the truth - and his actions, years of honorable service and sacrifice, meant nothing.
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Posted July 06 2009
See if your congressperson’s name is on this list. It it is, call them and thank them. If it isn’t, call them and ask why not?
Here is a copy of the letter, including the names of House members who signed it:
June 22, 2009
The Honorable Barack H. Obama
President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear President Obama:
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Posted June 22 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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OBAMA UNWILLING TO RETAIN LT. DAN CHOI
But White House Spokesperson Reiterates Obama Support to Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
WEST POINT, NY, May 12, 2009 – As West Point graduates, other veterans, and supporters flooded the White House with calls today asking the President not to fire Lieutenant Dan Choi, press secretary Robert Gibbs reiterated the President’s intent to change the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law. However, he indicated that the President would take his time pursuing legislative action, and would not sign an executive order in the interim to suspend gay discharges while Congress deliberates.
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Posted May 12 2009
