Ten Questions for Lt. Dan Choi

Ten Questions for Lt. Dan Choi

Gay rights activist Dan Choi believes the leaders of his movement have been too soft on the President.

During his campaign, President Obama promised to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell, the 1993 military law that bans gay troops from openly declaring their sexuality while in service.

But after delaying action on the issue for a year, the President has instructed the Pentagon to take another year and review the implications of a repeal.

In the meantime, the Pentagon has backed off from kicking out soldiers who declare they are gay. Lawmakers too have started conducting hearings about the repeal.

In an interview with Congress.org, Choi explained why he decided to chain himself to the White House fence recently to demand an immediate appeal.

Read 10 questions for Dan Choi.

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