War on Homosexuality: Don't Ask, Don't Tell Vote

With the beginning of New Dawn comes another military concern, this time more home based than over seas: Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Don't Ask, Don't Tell came into place in 1993, signed by President Clinton and passed by Congress. The time has come to challenge the 17-year old law, as seen by this Tuesday Senate vote. If both houses, the president, and Pentagon leaders pass the law, the ban on homosexuality shall be lifted. Tuesday's vote could mean either a filibuster led by Sen. John McCain to halt the bill, or passing in the Senate. This crucial vote comes before the November elections, which if the GOP gains could mean a more difficult time passing. Several sources claim passing the vote as a change in public opinion-the article references a public opinion poll favoring repealing the ban. However the article also references a majority military personnel wanting to keep the ban. Either way, Tuesday's vote rests on both sides of the Senate floor, which faces pressure from discharged gays, a new American opinion, and Lady Gaga.

Amy Pacheco