annotated bibliography

Alena DePugh

Professor S. Morrow

Writing & Rhetoric

7 November 2011

Annotated Bibliography Exercise

            Messer, Neil. “Letter to the Editor: The repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ is just the first step” The Michigan Daily. The Michigan Daily, 21 Sept. 2011. Web. 3 Nov. 2011.

            In this article, Messer says he is surprised that there aren’t any articles in The Michigan Daily that mention D.A.D.T. Even though this source is very biased, coming from a gay soldier, it is a very good article. Messer believes that “the repeal of D.A.D.T is a great step forward for our country” and that the next step will hopefully be “changing the Defense of Marriage Act.” This source will help me argue that gay soldiers and non-gay soldiers do think differently. Messer is happy that he can be honest about who he is now, but he doesn’t realize how uncomfortable it will be for straights to shower with him.

            ““Don’t ask, don’t tell” consigned to history .” CBS news. Web. 11 Sept. 2011.

            After 18 long years, gays can finally be open about their ways of life and serve in the military. Not everyone today is accepting or happy of the D.A.D.T repeal “Some in Congress still oppose the change,” (CBS news 2011). Now soldiers that were discharged during the D.A.D.T law can reenlist. This story is very credible, it’s simply stating the facts. I believe that no matter who you are, you should be able to fight for our freedom. Personally, even though I’m glad the United States is trying to make everything equal for everyone, I still think this law should be in effect. CBS news helps me argue that, since I’m on some of the Congress members’ sides, D.A.D.T shouldn’t have been repealed.

article citation

"U.S. military ends 'don't ask, don't tell'." Globe & Mail [Toronto, Canada] 21 Sept. 2011: A3. Gale Biography In Context. Web. 27 Oct. 2011.

^^^^^^this is how it was cited at the bottom of the article^^^^^^

Robert Burns was the author of this article. I have already summarized this article in my previous blog. I will use this aritcle for my essay showing that this "law" has been officially lifted to allow gays and lesbians to be themselves and still fight for our country.

"dont ask, dont tell" article summary

the us military ended "dont ask, dont tell" so gay and lesbian military members dont have to "lie about who they are." president obama and leon panterra keep talking about all the good things that will happen to our country now that this "law" is lifted.

im for the "dont ask, dont tell" issue becuase i know how uncomfortable it can be to be around gays or lesbians. especially since soldiers have to shower with their own gender.