Lt. Dan Choi ejected from Army National Guard after coming out on Rachel Maddow Show

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Dan ChoiToday Rachel Maddow revealed that previous guest Army National Guardsman Lt. Dan Choi, who came out publicly on her show, is the latest of victim of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, having received a letter from the Army informing him that he is being kicked out of the military.

This is to inform you that sufficient basis exists to initiate action for withdrawal of Federal Recognition in the Army National Guard for moral or professional dereliction. Specifically you admitted publicly that you are a homosexual, which constitutes homosexual conduct. Your actions negatively affected the good order and disciplin of the New York Army National Guard.

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Lt. Choi will be appearing live on the Rachel Maddow Show tomorrow night.

Post by ILO on 05/06/09 at 8:47 pm