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Queerty: How will the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Dinosaur Die?
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is at death's door. 75 percent of Americans support its repeal, and the incoming President has promised to do away with it. With DADT on life-support how will it go? And who will pull the plug? "I think 2009 is about foundation building and reaching consensus," said Aubrey Sarvis, executive director of the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network. The group supports military personnel targeted under the ban. ...Read More
01-07-09 By Japhy Grant, Queerty.com | Comment (1)
ABC News Polling Director Criticizes Flawed Military Times Survey
When it comes to survey research, the Military Times is shooting blanks. The publisher released an alleged poll last week purporting to show that most U.S. service members are uneasy with the prospect of an Obama presidency: “Six out of 10 active-duty service members say they are uncertain or pessimistic" about their new commander-in-chief. Sad to say, the methodology behind this piece of work is about as reliable as a rusted carbine; FUBAR, you might say. It’s not even a survey at all, but a woefully incomplete census of Military Times readers. And in terms of their political and ideological leanings, the participants look nothing at all like what good data have found. ...Read More
01-05-09 By Gary Langer, Director of Polling, ABC News | Comment (0)
