http://www.maltastar.com/pages/ms09dart.asp?a=4730
11.10.9
US President Barack Obama has said he will end the ban on gay people serving openly in the military.
He said he would repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy that allows gay people to serve in the military if they do not reveal their sexual orientation.
Mr Obama was speaking to America's largest gay group - the Human Rights Campaign - in Washington. He had been criticised by some in the gay community for the lack of action on gay marriage and the military issue.
Obama said the ban was punishing patriotic soldiers who were defending the country.
"We should not be punishing patriotic Americans who have stepped forward to serve the country," Mr Obama said.
"We should be celebrating their willingness to step forward and show such courage.
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