ADL welcomes ruling against U.S. military's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy

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http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/adl-welcomes-ruling-against-u-s-military-s-don-t-ask-don-t-tell-policy-1.318917

Anti-Defamation League urges U.S. Congress to 'take the logical next step and repeal this unjust policy.'
By Haaretz Staff

Published 20:47 13.10.10
Latest update 20:47 13.10.10

Anti-Defamation League urges U.S. Congress to 'take the logical next step and repeal this unjust policy.'

By Haaretz Staff

The Anti-Defamation League on Wednesday hailed a federal court decision enjoining enforcement of the United States military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" or DADT is the common name for the policy barring openly gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals from serving in the United States armed forces. The policy also restricts the U.S. military from efforts to discover or reveal the sexual orientation of service members.

In a statement, the ADL stated that "The decision to ban enforcement of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' is a welcome rejection of an unjust, ineffective and discriminatory policy that prevents talented Americans from serving in our armed forces solely on the basis of their sexual orientation."

The statement continued, "ADL firmly believes that hiring and firing decisions should be based on merit and performance – not on personal characteristics."

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1. What a shame that the ADL doesn't want the mosque built near Ground Zero.

Seems like if they want an even policy on equality, they'd apply it to all areas.