Military Recruiters Told They Can Accept Openly Gay Applicants
From Adam Levine, CNN
October 19, 2010
Washington (CNN) -- The Pentagon has advised recruiting commands that they can accept openly gay and lesbian recruit candidates, given the recent federal court decision that bars the military from expelling openly gay service members, according to a Pentagon spokeswoman.
The guidance from the Personnel and Readiness office was sent to recruiting commands on Friday, according to spokeswoman Cynthia Smith.
The recruiters were told that if a candidate admits he or she is openly gay, and qualify under normal recruiting guidelines, their application can be processed. Recruiters are not allowed to ask candidates if they are gay as part of the application process.
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Military can accept openly gay applicants
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Re: Military can accept openly gay applicants
Great, They can apply and be processed, only to be kicked out when a court decides to grant a stay until the next hearing on this matter. Ultimately it will be either the Supreme Court or Congressional action which will overturn this issue.
With the way this election is going, it will take the Supreme Court, and we know who has stacked this one.
Bottom line: Don't hold your breath.
With the way this election is going, it will take the Supreme Court, and we know who has stacked this one.
Bottom line: Don't hold your breath.