Bush administration defends Don't Ask, Don't Tell
The Bush administration asked a federal judge today to dismiss the lawsuit filed by a dozen gay and lesbian military staffers that claim "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" violates their constitutional rights. Jen Kopfstein, pictured, is one of the twelve. She served in the Navy for five years before being dismissed because she's a lesbian. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Quinlivan said any changes must come from Congress, not the courts. Their lawyer said that the deference courts traditionally give lawmakers on military matters isn't required when constitutional rights are being violated.
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