Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA) appeared on CNN today to discuss a Navy hazing scandal, commenting as a retired three-star Admiral, and strongly called for a repeal of the ban on gays in the military.
Sestak is also running for Senate, challenging incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter in the Democratic primary.
“How could I, having gone to war, where public surveys let us know we did have gay members, come home and say they don’t have equal rights?” said Sestak. “We are losing good men and women, and we’re not adhering — we’re absolutely not adhering to the ideals of our nation, that everyone is treated and respected equally.”
He also added: “And I hope that this year, prior to December, that our president, having taken care of the cratering of our economy, having dealing (sic) with health care, takes care of something having to do with our ideals, and that’s repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Our Service would be better for it.”
