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Offline Nuclear1

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/24/margaret-witt-reinstated-dont-ask-dont-tell_n_737656.html

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TACOMA, Wash. — A federal judge ruled Friday that a decorated flight nurse discharged from the Air Force for being gay should be given her job back as soon as possible in the latest legal setback to the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

The decision by U.S. District Judge Ronald Leighton came in a closely watched case as a tense debate has been playing out over the policy. Senate Republicans blocked an effort to lift the ban this week, but Leighton is now the second federal judge this month to deem the policy unconstitutional.

Maj. Margaret Witt was suspended in 2004 and subsequently discharged under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy after the Air Force learned she had been in a long-term relationship with a civilian woman. She sued to get her job back.

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Offline watsisname

This calls for a drink.  (A happy drink!)

How long do you think until this asinine policy finally bites the dust?
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Offline Nemesis6

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This calls for a drink.  (A happy drink!)

How long do you think until this asinine policy finally bites the dust?

We must defeat the communists to save our Christian land! The homo-terrorists must not be allowed to deface the sanctity of marriage!

Also, she fought this battle for six years? I think that's one of the things that might have upheld this policy for this long: They've got the resources and the time, you don't.