Support for DADT Repeal Blooming in Middle America
Smack in the middle of America lies Kansas, one of the rectangular great plains states. And smack in the middle of Kansas lies – Hutchinson. Hutchinson, with a population around 40,000, is known as the Salt City. Hutchinson’s most important recent historic achievement is the fact that the high school football team -the Salthawks- has had five straight appearances, including four straight wins, in the 6A State Championship Game. Hutchinson has a Republican state representative, a Republican state senator, a Republican Congressman, and two Republican Senators. And Hutchinson’s newspaper, Hutch News, has the most recent editorial demanding repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Citing the recent 60 Minutes story on Darren Manzella, an Army Sergeant retained by his command despite being openly gay, the editorial board writes: Whether a workplace is a field of combat or an office, valued employees such as Manzella never should be penalized for disclosing to employers their sexual orientation. Their job performances should say it all. Middle America has spoken. 79% of the American people have made their views clear. “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” should be repealed. Let’s hope Congress listens, because as the Hutch News says: It is about time.
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