Policy of Silence Compromises the Rights of Gay Soldiers

Policy of Silence Compromises the Rights of Gay Soldiers

Laura Slattery an John Forrett, both veterans of the military, recall hiding their sexual orientation following the 1993 implementation of Don't Ask Don't Tell. Homosexual men and women in active duty often find themselves unable to communicate with their partners for fear of being outed.

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