Gay soldier outed in Bush Pentagon
Posted on June 30, 2008
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An openly gay and much-decorated soldier has been released from the Army after telling his story to the media.
According to the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, Sgt. Darren Manzella lost his job — which included stints in Baghdad providing medical care to soldiers, Iraqi guardsmen and civilians — because of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
His troubles may have begun during a CBS “60 Minutes” interview aired in December, when he told Lesley Stahl that he served openly during much of his service.
The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy was put in place by President Clinton and has been left in place by President Bush.
Gay rights advocates argue that whoever imposed it, Congress should lift it.
Gay soldier outed in Bush Pentagon
Los Angeles Times, CA
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