Wednesday 20 October 2010

US Military starts accepting gay recruits

The US Military has decided to accept gay recruits in future intakes, after an order from the courts.The US Military has decided to accept gay recruits in future intakes, after an order from the courts.

The Pentagon has said if people want to "self admit" that they are gay and want to enlist, they will be processed but also told the legal situation could change.

US Military insiders have said a report about the possible impact of allowing openly gay people into the services will be released in December.

Some Pentagon officials have said there would have to be dramatic policy changes in the military if gay personnel were to be involved in such things as on-base housing and social events.

Last week, California judge, Virginia Phillips, declared that policy of "don't ask - don't tell" violated gay military members' rights to free speech and to equal protection under the law.

Democrats in the US Senate had attempted to overturn the policy in September, but failed to receive necessary votes.

President Barack Obama has also vowed to end the policy.


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