Daniel Choi is an American hero. He was discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell. He is an Arab linguist, his skills crucial in our wars in the Middle East. Yet, after he came out on the Rachel Maddow show, he was discharged.
In this interview he makes the very necessary connection between government policies and the continued bullying of lgbt youth in schools. When religious leaders bash gays, kids get the message that it's okay on the schoolyard, when our government discriminates against gays, kids get the message that it's okay on the schoolyard.
Lieutenant Choi seems to completely believe that as an American soldier he is fighting for our freedom. I'm glad he believes it and I'm glad he's on our side.
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