In 60 days from today, gays can openly admit to being gay without facing discharge from the military. Obama told the gay community that he would remove the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and he did just that it was reported Friday, July 22, 2011.
Opponents of dropping the policy said it's a political payoff to left-leaning gay and lesbian activists. The head of the Center for Military Readiness, Elaine Donnelly, has lobbied against the repeal, saying it will "undermine morale and readiness in the all-volunteer force."
This is one more step up the ladder to equality for gays around the country. Military personnel can now designate their same-sex partners as beneficiaries for insurance and other benefits.
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