lifetime benefits to both servicemen and politicians should be abolished
On Feb 3, 7:03 pm, Tommy News <[email protected]> wrote: > Out members of Congress want benefits restored for discharged troops > > The four openly gay and lesbian members of Congress are calling on the > Pentagon to restore the benefits earned by military personnel who were > discharged under the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. U.S. Reps. > Barney Frank, D-Mass., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Jared Polis, D-Colo., > and David Cicilline, D-R.I., have signed onto a letter to top Pentagon > officials from the office of Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis. > > According to a release tonight from Baldwin’s office: > > Congressman Frank said, “While we cannot completely undo the injustice > that has been done to gay and lesbian service members, we can at least > diminish the harm they suffered by preserving the benefits they > earned.” > > Congresswoman Baldwin said, “It’s time to right a grievous wrong and > fully recognize the military service of gay and lesbian Americans > discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” One way of recognizing > their service is to allow them the benefits they rightly earned. We > cannot undo the injustice these former servicemembers have already > suffered, but we can begin to serve them as honorably as they served > our country.” > > Congressman Polis said, “All the men and women who wear the uniform of > this country deserve not only our deepest respect, but also our > unwavering support regardless of whether they are straight or gay. > Repealing DADT was an incredible victory for our nation and > strengthens our armed forces, but the fight is not yet entirely over. > As we fully implement the repeal of DADT, we must take action to > ensure fair treatment for the many soldiers who, despite bravely > serving our country, were discharged under this policy. They have > earned it.” > > Congressman Cicilline said, “While the discriminatory DADT policy has > been repealed, there are still soldiers who may suffer from lack of > benefits due to a former dishonorable discharge. The brave men and > women defending our country abroad put their lives on the line so that > we at home do not have to. These courageous servicemen and women > deserve the benefits they rightly earned.” > > More:http://www.gaypolitics.com/2011/02/03/out-members-of-congress-want-be... > -- > Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time. > Have a great day, > Tommy -- Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum * Visit our other community at http://www.PoliticalForum.com/ * It's active and moderated. Register and vote in our polls. * Read the latest breaking news, and more.
