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Jason Bellini Claims Solmonese, Others Have De-Prioritized DADT Repeal
There’s much to be said for pragmatism. Many gays probably would opt for Hate Crimes legislation over repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, but how many believe the Employee Non-Discrimination Act trumps DADT? And why is this a one-at-a-time, don’t rock the boat process? What are your thoughts?
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This is a tough one. I have to agree with Tammy Baldwin. I wouldn't want to see either DADT or DOMA brought to the floor of the House only to be shot down. We have waited for too many years for Hate Crimes and ENDA. While I deplore both DADT and DOMA, if we can get Hate Crimes and ENDA passed and have to wait just a little longer to overturn DOMA and DADT, to be sure they do get overturned, then I guess I'm okay with that.
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I can't understand how we could pass ENDA while DADT remains in full force. It seems the two would contradict each other. Wouldn't DADT be a discriminatory employment policy violating ENDA? Of course, there could likely be some sort of sovereign immunity claim or claim that military service isn't employment, but that wouldn't hold up.
My thoughts? Why wouldn't we put UAFA first? Tens of thousands of binational couples are being forced to either live in exile or live in separate countries because of the cruel status quo.
Well, Tammy is right. Without knowing the votes are there, a bill won't pass. I learned early on working in business that you negotiate for the easiest to get things first. This softens people up and builds the relationship toward the bigger items. Congress is no different. The sad reality is that this movement is a fight, no one is handing LGBT people rights just because we all know it is the right thing to do. It is up to us to pound on Congress and educate them. Now, ENDA and DADT. I don't see why this is a competition. 70% of Americans support DADT. It should be repealed. I don't know much about the law but it seems to be that if we can set up an offsite prison for suspected terrorists, without charging them with anything, torturing them, then President Obama could declare an emergency because we are at war and put a stay on DADT.
I think ENDA, especially in this economy, is very important. I do not understand the delay and I certainly don't understand why HRC would make a deal to delay them.
It's our government. It's our voices. A minority CAN be heard by Congress. We have to do it.
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