Knights: Out with 'don't ask, don't tell'

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http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090321/NEWS/903210323/-1/NEWS

WEST POINT — Some graduates of the U.S. Military Academy are mustering in support of President Obama's efforts to end the "don't ask, don't tell" policy toward gays in the military.

Through an organization known as "Knights Out," a growing number of West Point alumni are advocating on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender homosexual soldiers and their right to "openly serve their country."

Current military policy forbids homosexual or bisexual service members from disclosing their sexual orientation or engaging in homosexual acts. It also prohibits military superiors from initiating investigations into soldiers' sexuality.

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1. Good to see. (aside) Check out Rep. Frank's comments in the political video forum -

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x287167

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2. they discussed this on Gay USA

I'm glad they are standing up and being counted. I wonder if this group is primarily made up of LGTB folks or if it's like a HS Gay/Straight Alliance.