100+ retired admirals and generals: Let gays serve openly

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Admirals, generals: Let gays serve openly
More than 100 call for repeal of military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy

updated 4:59 p.m. CT, Mon., Nov. 17, 2008


ANNAPOLIS, Md. - More than 100 retired generals and admirals called Monday for repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays so they can serve openly, according to a statement obtained by The Associated Press.

The move by the military veterans confronts the incoming administration of President-elect Barack Obama with a thorny political and cultural issue that dogged former President Bill Clinton early in his administration.

"As is the case with Great Britain, Israel, and other nations that allow gays and lesbians to serve openly, our service members are professionals who are able to work together effectively despite differences in race, gender, religion, and sexuality," the officers wrote.

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