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A Huge Success

After serving four years in the Navy and seeing the negative impact "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" had not only on my own career, but on that of many of my friends, I can no longer sit back and watch as more and more service members are kicked out unjustly. 

So I volunteered at the SLDN booth for the first time at Denver Pride on June 28. We received the most amazing response from the Pride-goers. In fact, I have never seen so many people lined up to sign a petition before! The Denver community really stepped up, and before my 4-hour shift ended, we had every petition signed, and had to send someone to get copies made at a nearby Kinko's! I've never felt more pride than knowing what a difference my time at the booth made in the quest for equal rights. 

Thank you SLDN for giving me and the amazing community of Denver the opportunity to stand up for the many gays, lesbians, and bisexuals currently serving in the military who cannot stand up for themselves on this issue. 

06-29-09 By Shae Alexis Addison |