Kimberly Gardner

In these days of such desperate need in our nation’s military, it is critically important that we revisit the travesty of don’t-ask-don’t-tell. What kind of government maintains an official policy that prevents brave and patriotic men and women from serving their nation simply because of their sexual orientation? It’s absurd and insulting

So in celebration of Veterans’ Day and in tribute to all our veterans, particularly those forced to serve in silence, I’m posting a link to this speech given by a retired navy man, a patriot and one of those to whom we owe our undying gratitude and to whom the government owes an apology.

Thank you, Captain Rankin, for everything.

http://www.thegaymilitarytimes.com/060815Rankin.html