Private Lawson's mother told the (Arizona Daily) Star that she has been crying herself to sleep and is afraid for her son's life. I understand her pain. 'Don't ask, don't tell' impacts every service member -- gay and straight alike -- by creating a weapon to end careers and endanger service members through accusations, finger-pointing and rumor. Unless Pentagon leaders finally get a clue and lead the way in combating harassment and discrimination, I fear that attacks like these will continue to make headlines.
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My husband Wally and I are outraged to learn that yet another Army private has been the target of harassment and violence at the hands of a fellow soldier.Patricia Kutteles
In 2000, following Barry's murder, the Pentagon announced it would take concrete steps to curb anti-gay harassment in our military and to hold accountable those who harass and condone harassment. Nearly six years later, Pentagon leaders have failed to keep their promise. The time has come for them to do just that, or for Congress to hold them accountable if they do not.
Patricia Kutteles
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