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Guess Who Bears the Brunt of the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy?

In 2009 the military dismissed 428 service members for violating its "don't ask, don't tell" policy. A disproportionate number of those thrown out were women and minorities. Dozens also worked in "mission critical" positions, according to a new analysis of military data. The previous year, 619 service members were discharged for violating the policy. Suggested…

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In 2009 the military dismissed 428 service members for violating its "don't ask, don't tell" policy. A disproportionate number of those thrown out were women and minorities. Dozens also worked in "mission critical" positions, according to a new analysis of military data. The previous year, 619 service members were discharged for violating the policy.

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