Watch out for the flock of flying pigs, the droppings will mess us your windshield..................
Closing Arguments for Federal Trial Challenging "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Friday, July 23, 2010
In what is the greatest legal test of "don't ask, don't tell" in recent years, U.S. District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips, on Friday, heard closing arguments in a case brought by the Log Cabin Republicans.
Attorneys for the Log Cabin Republicans are asking Judge Phillips to rule that "don't ask, don't tell" is unconstitutional, specifically on the grounds that the policy violates the rights of gay members to free speech, due process and open association.
"Don't ask, don't tell" prohibts openly gay, lesbian and bisexual people from serving in the military. Legislatively, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on May 27th to repeal the policy, while the U.S. Senate is expected to consider the issue later this summer.
Judge Phillips could take weeks or longer to issue her ruling. If she rules in favor of the plaintiffs and the government appeals, attorneys will ask Judge Phillips to suspend "don't ask, don't tell" until the case is decided.