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SLDN Statement on Vandalized Billboard

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network strongly condemns the vandalism of a Clear Channel billboard in Memphis, TN late last week that featured gay Marine and former SLDN client Tim Smith who was discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This destruction disrespects the service and sacrifice of all veterans, including the 65,000 gays and lesbians, who put their lives on the line every day to protect your freedom and ours. We especially thank Tim for his courage in standing up to openly advocate DADT repeal. We join Tim in continuing to fight every day on behalf of all service members to reverse this law in Washington and replace it with a policy of nondiscrimination. There should be a full and thorough investigation into this destruction of property. SLDN supports this Marine and other equality advocates who invoke their freedom of speech to end discrimination.

-Emily Hecht & Aaron Tax, SLDN Co-Directors for Law

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