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In this article, the authors argue that the U.S. military establishment must take a neutral stand on the issue of integrating gays and lesbians in the service. They cite that the question of maintaining gays and lesbians in the military remains to be a divisive issue, and is mostly deliberated on the grounds of morality. They assert that leaders must take great care not to provoke tension and only judge based on performance and not on sexual orientation. The armed forces are called to maintain a pluralistic democracy.

The article discusses how the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy towards gays in the military is unethical and institutionalizes dishonesty. The author argues that this policy is a unique rule under which an employee of the U.S. government can experience discrimination and dismissal for telling the truth. He adds that this policy is discriminatory in a unique way by requiring gay soldiers to lie about their sexual orientation or be dismissed from the military.

Reports on the entry of lawyer Joshua Rosenkranz in private practice by being a partner in Heller Ehrman White & McAuliffe in the U.S. in 2003. Role of Rosenkranz in the fight of law schools against the don't ask, don't tell policy on gay military service members; Decision of a district court on a motion for preliminary injunction that was filed regarding the policy; Reaction of Burt Neuborne, legal director of the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law in New York City, to the entry of Rosenkranz in private practice.

Reports on the controversial gay campus journalist, Scott Peck, and his attack on the gay community. Responding to gay radicals' demonstrations; Close gay friend angered by article; Support of Marine major father; Disagreements on gays in the military; Emotional reaction from campus activists.

The article provides the author's opinion on several U.S. military issues. He cites the U.S. government for its unclear response regarding the decision of California District Court Judge Virginia Phillips that lifted the ban on gay people serving openly in the military. He also mentions that the proposed defense spending cuts of Great Britain's government sent a threatening signal to its allies. He expresses his disappointment with the U.S. Air Force about its recruiting slogan "Aim High...Fly-Fight-Win."

The article discusses several issues concerning the U.S. Armed Forces. It criticizes the U.S. Army for its failure to get the approval for its proposed new Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) project. It supports Joint Chiefs chairperson, Admiral Mike Mullen's testimony to Congress concerning gay and lesbian personnel serving in the Armed Forces. It also criticizes the executive department for its failure to ratify the international maritime treaty.

Presents news briefs on several issues in the United States (US) as of November 1999. Compromise made by U.S. President Bill Clinton on the ban of homosexuals in the military; Arrest made for the bombing of World Trade Center in New York, New York; Signing of the Brady Bill which regulate firearm purchases.