The City of Angels Calls for Repeal
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to support City Councilman Bill Rosendahl’s resolution expressing their opposition to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and calling on Congress to adopt The Military Readiness Enhancement Act (HR 1246), legislation which would repeal the military's ban on lesbian, gay and bisexual personnel.
“Gays and lesbians have quietly served in the military with honor and distinction throughout American history,” said Rosendahl, a Vietnam-era army veteran. “It is ludicrous to think that if you want to serve your country, you have to lose part of your identity.”
“I am pleased to report that the Council passed the resolution unanimously," said former Marine Captain Tom Carpenter, a member of SLDN’s Board of Directors, who was instrumental in the resolution’s passage. "Special thanks to Councilmember Bill Rosendahl and [West Hollywood] Mayor pro-tem Jeff Prang who have been long time supporters of SLDN's efforts in LA. Bill eloquently presented the resolution and his fine staff helped make it all possible. LA now joins Atlanta, Chicago, NYC, Portland, St Louis, San Francisco, Tucson, and West Hollywood [on the growing list of communities that have passed resolutions calling for repeal].”
The resolution will now be sent to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for his signature.
To watch a video transcript of the City Council’s resolution, click here. Or, to learn how you can help sponsor a resolution in your hometown, visit SLDN online.
-Victor Maldonado
Labels: california, resolutions
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