Don't Ask, Don't Tell — Except in Britain

How the U.K. has dealt with gays in the military

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

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The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday that it will not review the Pentagon's controversial "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" policy, which requires U.S. service members to keep their sexual orientation under wraps. In 2000, the UK armed forces integrated gay and lesbian service members nearly overnight with some surprising results. The Takeaway talks to Retired Lieutenant Commander Craig Jones of the British Royal Navy. He was a fierce advocate of British military integration.

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Adam Mason from London

This seems to be the wrong podcast.

Jun. 15 2013 10:42 AM

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