DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL ACT

ORIGINALLY WRITTEN BY - Rep. Blanche Lincoln (D-VA)
REVISIONS WRITTEN BY - Sen. James Brown (D-Dixie)
----101st Congress of the United States
IN BRIEF
A bill to allow homosexuals into the military, and recognize you don't have to be straight to shoot straight. 
== Section 1. Name of Bill ==
This Bill will be known as the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Act for the duration of this bill, in all debates, and following enactment by the executive branch will carry the same title.
== Section 2. Findings and Definitions ==
Use this section to present findings that back up the reasons for the creation of your bill.
FINDINGS
# Whereas, allowing non-open homosexuals in the military will increase recruitment and retention.
# Whereas, homosexuals should not be barred from following their dreams.
DEFINITIONS
# Homosexual - A person who engages in relationships with another person of the same sex. 
# U.S. Armed Forces - Containing the following: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, & Coast Guard
== Section 3. Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell ==
Upon the passage of this legislation, the following changes shall be made towards the U.S. armed forces: 
# The current ban on homosexuals serving in the military shall be lifted.
# Soldiers may no longer be directly investigated or asked if they’re homosexual by their superiors. 
# The U.S. armed forces shall not discharge any member on grounds of race, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. 
== Section 4. Funding ==
TOTAL BILL IMPLEMENTATION COST - $0
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