The article “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Finally Repealed,” written on July 25, 2011, by Francisco Cordova caught my attention because; this is one of the most controversial topics that continue to make the national news in one form or another. Cordova writes that after almost two decades the do not ask do not tell policy has been repealed; this is an enormous step in the movement for equality for our American soldiers. Our government has ignored this inequality long enough. I also am pleased that President Obama repealed this law. Cordova makes a valid point about the unfairness of the policy DADT forcing those who want to serve in the military to lie about their sexual preference. It is not the person’s sexual preference fighting on the front line; it is the American soldier with dignity, integrity, courage, and pride, and the desire to fight for our country. We need to recognize our soldier’s for their characteristics of selflessness, not for their gender identity.
President Obama had campaigned on a promise to seek an end to the DADT policy, and Cordova writes it is good to see the President come through on the promise. With the enactment of the DADT repeal, a person wishing to serve their country will not have to lie or be dishonest about who they are, and all of the American soldiers can also receive the respect and honor they deserve. I agree with Cordova that, “hopefully this will open many more doors in the time to come.”
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