Senator Voinovich is key to deciding the fate of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" NEXT WEEK.
With anti-equality senators threatening to block the bill, years of work is in jeopardy.
Tell Senator Voinovich not to filibuster!
It's crunch time. We've just gotten word that Senate Majority leader Harry Reid has scheduled a vote on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" for next week.
But Sen. John McCain and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are trying to stop the vote from even happening.
They have asked all Republican Senators to prevent the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal, from even being debated on the Senate floor. If no Republican Senator breaks ranks, the bill won't come up and there will be no "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal vote.
Therefore, Senator Voinovich is absolutely key to success. Now is the time for every single person who supports repeal to speak out.
The right wing is making hysterical claims that allowing lesbians and gays to serve openly in the military will increase sexual assault and "undermine the religious liberties" of military chaplains. They are mobilizing their activists and putting intense pressure on Senators.
And because John McCain and his cronies have threatened to filibuster the bill, the hurdle is even higher – we'll need 60 votes to succeed.
There are no guarantees this will be a victory – we need you to act.
So many times in the past, when we've been on the doorstep of progress – on hate crimes, on employment non-discrimination – they have had a trick up their sleeves. Whether it's last-minute legislative maneuvers or "poison-pill" amendments, they can and will do everything in their power to derail any progress.
That's why we need your voice more than ever. Will you take a moment to email the Senate?
Write your Senator NOW. Let them know how important repeal is to you.
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is a travesty, plain and simple. It doesn't just violate basic principles of fairness and equality; it undermines our national security. At a time when we are fighting two wars, America can't afford to be turning away soldiers, translators, analysts, engineers, doctors, or officers.
We're on the precipice of a history-making moment, a landmark in the struggle for civil rights. So much is riding on this vote. Thank you for your unflagging support.
Sincerely,
Joe Solmonese
President
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