Do Something Patriotic This 4th of July

Yesterday the US military decided to fire Lt. Dan Choi. Even though he has given ten years of his life to the military, is a skilled Arabic translator and has severed in Iraq, Dan Choi is not wanted because he is gay. A military panel has recommended that Dan Choi be discharged for "moral and professional dereliction" under the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.

Even though President Obama promised us that he would do away with this archaic, discriminatory and unnecessary policy, he has made no moves to do so. In the meantime, our country is less safe, as 265 gay, lesbian or bisexual soldiers have been discharged since he took office in January.

Since President Obama is not taking action on this matter, it's time for members of Congress to step up. Lt. Dan Choi is asking that you sign a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi by July 4th to begin the process to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

Consider adding your name to the list before you head out to see fireworks this Independence Day.
_{© Photo of Dan Choi by David Paul Morris/Getty Images}