The American Legion has issued a press release stating that it wants
the ban on gays in the military continued, but that it is not part of 
the recently-organized coalition opposing gays in the military.
Here is the press release from the American Legion.
I am not a member of the American Legion, and am simply
passing the press release along.

 American Legion Not Part of Coalition Opposing Gays in Armed Forces
 To: National Desk
 Contact: Lew Wood, 317-635-8411, or Mike Schlee, 202-861-2730,
          both of The American Legion

   WASHINGTON, Dec. 2  -- The American Legion is not a member 
of the newly formed Coalition to Maintain Military Readiness,
and will not participate as part of this coalition at the national or
grassroots level, as reported in several news accounts today,
according to Legion National Commander Roger A. Munson.
   "The American Legion as a matter of long-standing policy, does not
join in coalitions, committees, associations, or groups, unless
directed by action of its National Executive Committee (Board of
Directors).  Such has not been done in this case," said Munson.  "A
legion staff member acting as an observer did attend a meeting
Dec. 1 which reportedly formed such a coalition, but clearly
explained American Legion policy concerning participation in such
groups," he said.
   However, the 3.1 million member American Legion, the nation's
largest veterans organization, does in fact have a policy concerning
homosexuals in the armed forces.  In a statement last month,
Munson said, "The American Legion is in total support of the
Department of Defense position that homosexuality is incompatible
with military service.  That policy is paramount to the good order
and discipline of the military, which the legion has traditionally
supported."
   The legion has asked President-elect Bill Clinton to reconsider
his decision to repeal the ban on homosexuals in the armed forces,
and consult with the nation's military leaders past and present
before taking action.
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