Pentagon fails at tracking Bin Laden, tracks gays instead...

The U.S. Military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy concerning homosexuals among the ranks has always been a touchy (ahem..) subject. On one hand, it can be viewed as descriminatory: people shouldn't be punished for being themselves. On the other hand, a person's sexuality shouldn't have any bearing on their abilities as a soldier, and as such need not necessarily be discussed, gay or straight.

Of course, the argument and conflict usually lies in the fact that there is a blatant double standard in actual practice, however the finer points of said argument is well beyond the scope of this post. Believe what you want, just make an informed decision.

No matter where you stand on the issue, it is important not to forget that there are those who disagree with you. Such is the beauty of a free country, of free speech... opposing viewpoints and the debate they inspire are the very foundation of our country.

Which is what makes this so disturbing...

The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network has released documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act from the Department of Defense, which confirm the military's surveillance of organizations working to repeal the Military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy, PageOneQ has learned.

Keeping tabs on those who oppose our foreign policy internationally is one thing... tracking American citizens who peacefully oppose domestic policy (invoking their constitutional right to freedom of speech) and utilize the proper channels to invoke change is quite another. Shouldn't our Armed Forces be concentrating on much more important targets?

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Pentagon admits to surveillance of gay groups, releases documents [PageOneQ]