Date: Thu, 2 Mar 1995 11:39:09 -0500
From: David B. O'Donnell <atropos@aol.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list GLB-NEWS <GLB-NEWS@BROWNVM.brown.edu>
Subject: FL GCGLB Vets - Applaudes Navy Award

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PRESS RELEASE                                      CONTACT:  KARL CLARK
                                                         (305) 782-1095

             DON'T ASK-TELL-PERSUIT NAVY LT.HONORED

    Wednesday, March 1st, Ft.Lauderdale. Karl Clark, President of the
Florida Gold Coast GLB Vets announced his appreciation that the U.S. Navy
has honored Lt.Tracy Thorne of Florida by presenting him their "medal of
achievement" award.

    Clark, who also is the Executive Vice President of national AmFedVets,
noted that "the time has long passed for our national leaders to credibly,
honestly, and accountably address the irrational dismissal of qualified
women and men from military service and duty to country on sexual
orientation alone. Such hypocrisy subliminally promotes heterosexual
promiscuous behavior and creates a wall of bigotry and hate that any God
loving person understands violates of the Golden Rule."

    All veterans should be honored that individuals of the caliber of
Thorne represent this great country. Their willingness to commit to the
highest code of ethical honesty and dedication to country must never be
rewarded by discharge and the continuation of the military witch-hunts
sanctioned by the House and Senate.