One of the lingering misunderstandings about Don’t ask, Don’t tell is when it applies. A lot of people believe - incorrectly - that it only applies when on duty and/or in uniform. They mistakenly assume that it’s okay for a gay soldier to go home to his boyfriend or partner and go out to clubs on weekends and do essentially whatever he wants when he’s not in uniform. That is wrong. Don’t ask, Don’t tell prohibits a gay service member from telling anyone at anytime that he is gay. It prohibits him from having sex, kissing or even holding hands with another man. All day long, every day of the week.
This story comes to us from Kansas, where a woman was discharged after a civilian coworker saw her in Walmart with another woman, kissing. It turns out that Amy Brian was a civilian employee of the Guard as well as a soldier. Her coworker turned her in.
Woman’s Discharge Heightens Debate About “Don’t ask, Don’t tell”
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