Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

Today I emailed my state senators to ask them to help repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. As a military wife, I believe it is imperative that this law is removed. I’ve included the text of my email below.

Dear Senator Hatch,

My name is Dana Igo and I am a 22 year old military wife. I live with my husband in Salt Lake City and have been a resident of Utah all of my life.

I am emailing you to ask that you please help repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. I find that this law is not constitutional and as someone that works to uphold the constitution, I hope you will agree.

DADT violates the first and fifth amendment rights of gays and lesbians. As citizens of the United States of America they are guaranteed the rights to free speech, open association and right to due process. By discharging outed homosexuals based on what they do in the privacy of their own homes, the United States military is revoking these rights.

Please understand that this is not a matter of personal belief. Regardless of your moral values, it should be clear that the sexual orientation of a person does not determine whether or not they can perform a job. Nor, should it interfere with a person’s constitutional rights. This is a civil rights issue, not a moral one.

As the wife of an enlisted soldier and a voting constituent of Utah, I ask that you please consider the needs of our military forces, both straight and gay. DADT promotes dishonesty in a service that permits none. DADT shames hard working soldiers. DADT strips our military of necessary manpower. DADT hurts everyone involved.

Vote to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and help restore honor to our military.

Sincerely,
Dana Igo

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