TRENTON – Senator Shirley K. Turner today introduced a resolution urging President Obama and Congress to effectively repeal the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy barring gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals from serving in the United States Armed Forces on the grounds that it is outdated and discriminatory and does a disservice to the country as a whole.
“In the year 2010, this policy is both archaic and suppressive and serves no legitimate good to our military or our country,” said Sen. Turner (D-Mercer). “Any brave individual willing to sacrifice his or her life to serve our country should not be subjected to this form of employment discrimination in the 21st century. I urge the President to make good on his promise and show the leadership necessary to corral Congress to act quickly to put an end to this policy.”