Obama calls for repeal of Don't Ask/Don't Tell

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On Barack Obama's FB page: http://www.facebook.com/notifications.php#!/barackobama

Barack Obama Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" will help make our armed forces even stronger and more inclusive by allowing gay and lesbian soldiers to serve honestly and with integrity.

Call Sen. McCain at 202-224-2235 Now and Tell Him America Supports Repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell”
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There's going to be a showdown on the Senate floor this week—and we'll have a chance to do away with "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" once and for all. But Sen. John McCain said he plans to filibuster not just a vote, but also the procedure to bring it up for debate.


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There's going to be a showdown on the Senate floor this week -- and we'll have a chance to do away with "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" once and for all.

Right now, though, it's not clear we'll have the votes to win.

That's because moments after Sen. Harry Reid announced the vote, Sen. John McCain again threatened to stop the bill at any cost. He said he plans to filibuster not just a vote, but even the procedure to bring it up for debate.

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" isn't about politics -- it's about discrimination. And when Republicans defend discrimination of any kind, they need to know that their constituents are watching and ready to respond.

It is up to each of us to let the Republicans who are blocking this vote know that Americans want repeal.

Call Sen. McCain at [phone] now, tell him America supports the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and ask him to stop standing in the way.

As the President has said, we must end this law "because it is the right thing to do." A majority of Americans agree that those who are brave enough to stand up and serve our country deserve to do so openly.

Call Sen. McCain today at [phone] to tell him to end his filibuster threat and get out of the way of change.

Thanks for your help on this critical vote,

Mitch

Mitch Stewart
Director
Organizing for America

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