SUMMARY: A disabled Army veteran of the Iraq war runs for Congress in Illinois on a platform that includes rescinding "don't ask, don't tell.""When I was serving in Iraq, it made no difference to me what the sexual orientation of my comrades was," Duckworth said. "Any qualified American who is willing to make that kind of sacrifice for our freedom should be free to do so."
Former Army Maj. Tammy Duckworth, who lost both legs during the war, is running in the state's 6th Congressional District against Republican state Sen. Peter Roskam.
The Military Readiness Enhancement Act, a bill that would repeal "don't ask, don't tell," is pending in the House of Representatives and is supported by 118 House members.
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Good for her!I'm still burned up about the military kicking out this decorated army linguist who speaks Arabic!
Just because he's gay! Outrageous.
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