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  • Cheney backs end of 'don't ask, don't tell' policy

    10/02/2011 11:17:13 AM PDT · by 2ndDivisionVet · 36 replies
    CNN ^ | October 2, 2011 | Staff
    Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Sunday he supports the Obama administration's decision to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy banning gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military -- a move that was staunchly opposed by most top Republicans. "I think the decision that's been made with respect to allowing gays to serve openly in the military is a good one" Cheney told CNN's Candy Crowley on "State of the Union." "It's the right thing to do." The policy, first enacted during the Clinton administration, was officially repealed on September 20. Over 14,000 people were kicked out...