Studies say that at least 65,000 lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans are currently serving in the U.S. military. More than 10,000 have already been discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in the last ten years. The current "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law keeps able-bodied Americans from serving amidst serious problems in recruiting and retaining troops being faced by our armed forces today.

The "Call to Duty" Tour at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government will feature seven gay and lesbian former service members and Congressman Marty Meehan (D-MA), sponsor of the Military Readiness Enhancement Act that would repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell".

Led by seven gay and lesbian former service members, the seven week nationwide tour of selected colleges, universities, congressional offices, and veterans' service organizations is taking place from February 20th to April 7th, 2006. The tour, which has stops at 20 colleges and universities, will use media events, education programs, and lectures from former service members to highlight problems with the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.

To learn more about the tour, visit http://www.calltodutytour.org/

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