You have probably heard the news in the past week about Obama reiterating that he will work to overturn the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy related to gays serving in the military. Most of the articles on the story reference this survey done by ABC News last summer:
http://abcnews.go.com/PollingUnit/Po...5387980&page=1
Here is the key part:
It's remarkable how dramatically the numbers have changed in just 15 years.
http://abcnews.go.com/PollingUnit/Po...5387980&page=1
Here is the key part:
All told, 78 percent in this ABC News/Washington Post poll say homosexuals who don't reveal their sexual orientation should be allowed to serve. Moreover, in a rejection of the current policy, about as many, 75 percent, also favor service by homosexuals who do disclose their orientation.
The change in support for openly gay service members has been striking.
In 1993 fewer than half -- 44 percent -- believed they should be allowed to serve, rising to 62 percent in 2001 and today's 75 percent.
The change in support for openly gay service members has been striking.
In 1993 fewer than half -- 44 percent -- believed they should be allowed to serve, rising to 62 percent in 2001 and today's 75 percent.
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