For some time now, this blog and a number of others have been supporting the "Don't Ask, Don't Give" campaign to withhold all contributions to the Democratic Party and its various committees and affiliates until such time as the Democrats deliver on promises to the LGBT community, including DADT repeal, the passage of ENDA, and DOMA repeal. The point is, why reward those who are lying to you and playing you for a fool. Now, GET Equal has jumped on board with its "We'll Give When We Get EQUAL" campaign which piggy backs on the earlier effort. Better yet, Get Equal has a pledge that one can sign and send to the liar in chief in the White House demanding an executive order suspending discharges under DADT.*
I am way past listen to the Democrats' bogey man arguments that the GOP will pass all kinds of anti-gay measures, so keep giving tour money and votes to us. Truth be told IF the Democrats had the party discipline that the GOP has shown over the last 19 months, they could block GOP efforts even if in a minority position in the U.S. Senate. That, of course, takes leadership - something that has been sorely lack in the White House. Here are highlights from the release that GetEQUAL sent out yesterday (here's the link to send Obama a message):
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As I watch my inbox fill up with reports of LGBT young people taking their lives, I am sick with disgust when I see countless political fundraising emails asking me to give time and money to campaigns. While we sit under the crushing weight of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia endorsed by the federal government, I'm getting totebag offers from the Speaker of the House of Representatives. I have had enough!
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Today, GetEQUAL is announcing a campaign called "We'll Give When We GetEQUAL," asking LGBT Americans and straight allies to withhold time and money from political entities that are not fighting as hard for our equality as they are for our checkbooks and our volunteer hours.
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There are numerous promises that we need our elected officials to make good on, but for now we're asking for just one: an Executive Order signed by the President that will immediately stop military discharges under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
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There will be some who say we haven't given Democrats enough time, and that Republicans are finally turning a corner on LGBT rights. Neither of these claims are true. Both are excuses that we have heard for decades, and that have brought us no closer to full equality. Our tolerance and patience -- while we lose our jobs, are denied our right to marry, are forbidden to serve our country openly, and are forced to watch our youth kill themselves because they have no dignity or hope -- is GONE!
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We are asking President Obama, the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, to sign an Executive Order to IMMEDIATELY halt all military discharges of lesbian, gay, and bisexual soldiers -- and we're inviting you to participate in that effort.
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As I watch my inbox fill up with reports of LGBT young people taking their lives, I am sick with disgust when I see countless political fundraising emails asking me to give time and money to campaigns. While we sit under the crushing weight of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia endorsed by the federal government, I'm getting totebag offers from the Speaker of the House of Representatives. I have had enough!
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Today, GetEQUAL is announcing a campaign called "We'll Give When We GetEQUAL," asking LGBT Americans and straight allies to withhold time and money from political entities that are not fighting as hard for our equality as they are for our checkbooks and our volunteer hours.
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There are numerous promises that we need our elected officials to make good on, but for now we're asking for just one: an Executive Order signed by the President that will immediately stop military discharges under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
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There will be some who say we haven't given Democrats enough time, and that Republicans are finally turning a corner on LGBT rights. Neither of these claims are true. Both are excuses that we have heard for decades, and that have brought us no closer to full equality. Our tolerance and patience -- while we lose our jobs, are denied our right to marry, are forbidden to serve our country openly, and are forced to watch our youth kill themselves because they have no dignity or hope -- is GONE!
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We are asking President Obama, the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, to sign an Executive Order to IMMEDIATELY halt all military discharges of lesbian, gay, and bisexual soldiers -- and we're inviting you to participate in that effort.
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