MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. - On Monday, the White House announced it would back a vote to repeal the Pentagon's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy which has prevented gays and lesbians from openly serving in the military for nearly two decades. In the past, both Governor Crist and Speaker Rubio have stood with the far right and opposed the repeal of this discriminatory policy that dishonors our men and women in uniform.
"Floridians deserve to know - Would Governor Crist and Speaker Rubio vote against the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" pending in Congress right now? Since 1994, over 13,000 service members have been discharged under this law. For years, Kendrick has stood with our brave service members and fought to repeal this discriminatory policy. Now, Kendrick is the lone progressive running against two conservatives. Do the governor and Speaker Rubio still stand with the far right instead of our men and women in uniform?" asked Adam Sharon, Kendrick Meek For Florida communications director.
A Gallup poll released earlier this month found that 70 percent of Americans favor allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military.
On Monday, Governor Crist told reporters, "I think the current policy has worked pretty well for America. I don't know why there is any need for change at this time." Does that mean he would vote against this repeal in the Senate?
Kendrick Meek is the only major candidate in this race who has sought to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." He has been a longstanding cosponsor of legislation to repeal this discriminatory policy. Yesterday, Kendrick posted a petition on his website that calls on Congress to take immediate action to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." You can sign the petition here:
http://www.kendrickmeek.com/page/s/dadt?so...
Posted By: Kendrick Meek
Wednesday, May 26th 2010 at 11:00AM
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