The second part of Queens Update features a discussion of two of the most controversial topics in America today: the military’s policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the question of same-sex marriage. A diverse panel with Guy B. Palumbo, Lt. Colonel (Ret.) U.S Army; Rashied Bey, community activist; Rubin Roberson, retired corrections officer; and William “Bill” Scott; attorney, participated in a lively discussion.
Is it unconstitutional to deny those who are openly gay the right to serve in the military? Does the military’s policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” segregate and ostracize certain members of the community? If those who join the military are united with one common purpose despite gender, ethnicity, race, or orientation, why deny gays the right to openly serve in the military? How can we ask individuals to fight for our constitutional rights and then deny them certain rights, such as same-sex marriage?
Tune in to QPTV and join Queens Update hosts Clifford Jacobs and Roslyn Nieves for a heated discussion on Gay in America.