Statement: Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Alpine, implied on National Public Radio that gays, lesbians, hermaphrodites and transgender people are currently banned from serving in the military. In talking against the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” he said, “And I think that bond is broken if you open up the military to transgenders, to hermaphrodites, to gays and lesbians.”
Analysis: The purpose of this Fact Check is to evaluate how sexuality plays a role in determining who can currently serve in the military. We did not research how the landscape might change if the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy is eliminated by President Obama.
Gender, Sexuality and Joining the Military
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