"Like the recent opinion by another federal judge invalidating Prop 8, Phillips' decision will be decried as "judicial activism." But when the political branches of government fail to vindicate individual rights, the judiciary is obliged to step in. Those who bridle at the court's intervention in this controversy should recognize that there is a simple remedy for that supposed problem: prompt repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" by Congress."
The paper also went on to offer the viewpoint that U. S. District Court Judge Virgina Phillips order to halt further DADT proceedings by the U. S. Defence Department should be required reading for members of the Congress:
"Nevertheless, the injunction is a landmark in the quest for equal treatment for gays and lesbians. And the cogent and comprehensive opinion on which it is based establishes not only that openly gay service members pose no threat to military readiness but that "don't ask, don't tell" actually undermines national security. The opinion should be required reading for members of the Senate, especially Republicans, who so far haven't followed their House colleagues in voting to end the policy."
Read the entire Op-Ed here: [ Link ]
Posts
0 comments:
Post a Comment