Don't Ask...Don't Tell...And the Dream Act...Are Human Rights Delayed! It Is Time For A Change!
Joseph Raglione
September 21, 2010
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, Gays and Lesbians are born and not made. If they obey the laws of the land, and are productive human beings, they have every right to exist without harrassment and ugly discrimination created by hate filled human beings!
They have exactly the same rights as heterosexuals and every other citzen of the United States. Discriminating against them is a hate crime and it remains a crime inside or outside the U.S. military. Frankly, gentle people, I'm tired of writing about something so obvious to the majority of people in this world, but apparently remains an issue with a small margin of the U.S. population...>
Dear ACLU Supporter,
Tell your senators to vote to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
If something you did today could result in a history-making advance for equality tomorrow, would you take a few minutes to act?
I hope your answer is "yes," because the Senate is going to vote on whether to end the outrageous discrimination of the U.S. military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. The vote could be as early as tomorrow, so we need you to contact your senators right now.
Tell your senators to make history by voting to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
For far too long, this outrageous policy has deprived thousands of gay and lesbian citizens of the opportunity to serve the country they love. And it has weakened our national security by removing highly-skilled service men and women from the military's ranks.
We're one winning Senate vote away from ending this outrage. Act today, so that we can all share the joy of an enormous victory for equality tomorrow.
Please act quickly—there's no time to waste.
For equality,
Laura W. Murphy, Director
ACLU Washington Office
P.S. The House has already acted. So, this Senate vote really is the final hurdle before we make history. Please take action now.
ACLU, 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004
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Joseph --
The Senate is about to vote on the DREAM Act -- the legislation that offers undocumented children, who are American in every way but their papers, a fair chance at a future.
Young people who are willing to work for a college degree or serve in our armed forces would be able to contribute their talents to this country and earn the rights that come with being an American.
President Obama has supported this bipartisan bill for years -- he even sponsored it when he was in the Senate -- and he's ready to go all in with us to see the DREAM Act passed.
But a group of Republican lawmakers is threatening to block this legislation. They're led by people like Sen. Jon Kyl, who has called the proposal "a mistake," and Rep. Lamar Smith, who has said, "The DREAM Act is a nightmare for the American people."
Mitch McConnell -- the GOP leader in the Senate -- has the ability to ensure that the DREAM Act gets a vote. Will you ask Mitch McConnell to support the DREAM Act?
Call his office now: (202) 224-2541.
We know the immigration debate can be contentious, but this a point on which the American people agree: It's time to stop punishing innocent young people for the actions of their parents. Those who are willing to work hard for an education or serve their country deserve a shot at earning American citizenship.
The DREAM Act has incredible support: I've seen research that shows 70 percent of the voters in this country would like to see it become law -- and both parties have backed it in the past.
We can't let a group of Republicans hijack this process now, and together, we can ensure they won't.
Tell Sen. McConnell to support the DREAM Act: (202) 224-2541.
Thanks,
Mitch...
Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America
They have exactly the same rights as heterosexuals and every other citzen of the United States. Discriminating against them is a hate crime and it remains a crime inside or outside the U.S. military. Frankly, gentle people, I'm tired of writing about something so obvious to the majority of people in this world, but apparently remains an issue with a small margin of the U.S. population...>
Dear ACLU Supporter,
Tell your senators to vote to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
If something you did today could result in a history-making advance for equality tomorrow, would you take a few minutes to act?
I hope your answer is "yes," because the Senate is going to vote on whether to end the outrageous discrimination of the U.S. military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. The vote could be as early as tomorrow, so we need you to contact your senators right now.
Tell your senators to make history by voting to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
For far too long, this outrageous policy has deprived thousands of gay and lesbian citizens of the opportunity to serve the country they love. And it has weakened our national security by removing highly-skilled service men and women from the military's ranks.
We're one winning Senate vote away from ending this outrage. Act today, so that we can all share the joy of an enormous victory for equality tomorrow.
Please act quickly—there's no time to waste.
For equality,
Laura W. Murphy, Director
ACLU Washington Office
P.S. The House has already acted. So, this Senate vote really is the final hurdle before we make history. Please take action now.
ACLU, 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004
Unsubscribe from receiving email, or change your email preferences.
Joseph --
The Senate is about to vote on the DREAM Act -- the legislation that offers undocumented children, who are American in every way but their papers, a fair chance at a future.
Young people who are willing to work for a college degree or serve in our armed forces would be able to contribute their talents to this country and earn the rights that come with being an American.
President Obama has supported this bipartisan bill for years -- he even sponsored it when he was in the Senate -- and he's ready to go all in with us to see the DREAM Act passed.
But a group of Republican lawmakers is threatening to block this legislation. They're led by people like Sen. Jon Kyl, who has called the proposal "a mistake," and Rep. Lamar Smith, who has said, "The DREAM Act is a nightmare for the American people."
Mitch McConnell -- the GOP leader in the Senate -- has the ability to ensure that the DREAM Act gets a vote. Will you ask Mitch McConnell to support the DREAM Act?
Call his office now: (202) 224-2541.
We know the immigration debate can be contentious, but this a point on which the American people agree: It's time to stop punishing innocent young people for the actions of their parents. Those who are willing to work hard for an education or serve their country deserve a shot at earning American citizenship.
The DREAM Act has incredible support: I've seen research that shows 70 percent of the voters in this country would like to see it become law -- and both parties have backed it in the past.
We can't let a group of Republicans hijack this process now, and together, we can ensure they won't.
Tell Sen. McConnell to support the DREAM Act: (202) 224-2541.
Thanks,
Mitch...
Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America
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