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ereecah

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What was the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy? What is the current status of the policy?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In Fisher v. University of Texas, the Supreme Court will hear the case of a white woman who claims she was discriminated against because she was not granted admission to the University of Texas, while less qualified minority students were.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Describe the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, which permitted gays and lesbians to serve in the military as long as their sexual orientation was never revealed. Gay and lesbian soldiers who revealed their sexual orientation could be dismissed from the military.
2, Note that Barack Obama signed a law in 2010 eliminating Don't Ask, Don't Tell and opening the door for gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military.

Answer to Question 2

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