HELP END "DON'T ASK DON'T TELL"

Dan Choi is an Army Lieutenant fighting a discharge against him under the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy that the U.S. military has in place. The Courage Campaign sent out an email to all those who have supported them (of which I am included) that has a message from the brave Lieutenant Choi.

"I have a message for President Obama: Don't wait, don't delay.

Please read the message and click on the lind to help in any way you can. Last night, the President repeated his campaign commitment to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" as part of his State of the Union address. While the President promised that DADT would come to an end "this year," he did not provide specifics -- and the White House still has not released a plan to kill it. That's unacceptable. I served in the Army for a decade under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- an immoral policy that forces American soldiers to lie about their sexual orientation. Worse, it forces others to tolerate deception. As I learned at West Point, deception and lies poison a unit and cripple a fighting force.That's why I feel strongly that America can't afford to allow this policy to continue one day longer. The time for talk is over. The time for action is now. If you agree, please join the Courage Campaign and sign my message to President Obama. Tell him "Don't wait. Don't delay. End DADT now!" DEADLINE: MONDAY.http://www.couragecampaign.org/DontDelay

Last March, I went on Rachel Maddow's show and spoke three truthful words: "I am gay." For that, instead of being able to do my duty keeping America safe, I face discharge from the Army for who I love. I face being fired from my job, not for what I do, but for who I am. As an infantry officer, an Iraq combat veteran and a West Point graduate with a degree in Arabic, I refuse to lie to my commanders. I refuse to lie to my peers. I refuse to lie to my subordinates. Last year, 424,343 letters were sent by Courage Campaign community members supporting my fight to stay in the military. We've moved the president but now we need to finish the job. That's why I'm asking for your help again to end DADT so other soldiers who want to serve their country don't face the same fate. Please sign my message to President Obama. Tell him "Don't wait. Don't delay. End DADT now!" DEADLINE: MONDAY.http://www.couragecampaign.org/page/m/4b660e0f/1baecac8/beb6ffc/40ba24f7/3774142082/VEsB/I've said it before and I'll say it again. National security means many things, but the thing that makes us secure in our nation and homes is love. As I was reminded again when I attended the historic Prop 8 trial, what makes me a better soldier, leader, Christian and human being is love.And I'm not going to hide my love. Love is worth it.Thank you for your support.

Daniel W. Choi1LT, INNew York Army National Guard"

Sign the petition and help get rid of the shameful policy against men and women who want to protect YOUR rights.