'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Is a Prejudice Our Nation Can't Afford

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:28:31 +0000 – By Kirsten PowersNew York Post Columnist/FOX News Analyst

Why is the Obama administration defending the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military? This doesn't just break his past promises -- it conflicts with his oath to keep the nation safe.

Gay-rights activists had been grumbling for months over the president's apparent lack of interest in their agenda. Then, on Monday, the public learned that Solicitor General Elena Kagan had filed a brief with the Supreme Court arguing in favor of "don't ask, don't tell" -- writing that it is "rationally related to the government's legitimate interest in military discipline and cohesion."

That's nonsense, at least according to what Obama himself said during the campaign.

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