Lady GaGa Meets With Gay Troops Impacted By DADT
BY ON TOP MAGAZINE STAFF
PUBLISHED: SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
Two days before a federal judge ruled “Don't Ask, Don't Tell”
unconstitutional, gay icon Lady GaGa met with gay troops
impacted by the policy.
unconstitutional, gay icon Lady GaGa met with gay troops
impacted by the policy.
The Alejandro singer met with clients of the Servicemembers
Legal Defense Network (SLDN), the largest group lobbying for
repeal of the law that prohibits gay troops from serving openly,
that have been discharged from the military for violating the policy.
Legal Defense Network (SLDN), the largest group lobbying for
repeal of the law that prohibits gay troops from serving openly,
that have been discharged from the military for violating the policy.
Lady GaGa stressed the need for repeal of the law that prescribes
discharge for gay and lesbian service members who do not remain
celibate or closeted before taking to the stage in Washington D.C.
discharge for gay and lesbian service members who do not remain
celibate or closeted before taking to the stage in Washington D.C.
“Lady GaGa's recognition of these fine patriots casts a spotlight on
the unjust burden that 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' imposes upon the brave
men and women who defend our country every day, and further
underscores why the Senate must swiftly act to get rid of this
despicable law for good,” Aubrey Sarvis, executive director of SLDN, said.
the unjust burden that 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' imposes upon the brave
men and women who defend our country every day, and further
underscores why the Senate must swiftly act to get rid of this
despicable law for good,” Aubrey Sarvis, executive director of SLDN, said.
The 24-year-old singer is a strong supporter of gay rights.
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