somewherebetweenrageandserenity:

X-Men Meme: [2/8 quotes]

Don’t ask, don’t tell was the policy of the United States military which forbade gay, lesbian or bisexual service members from disclosing their sexual identity. The policy was originally intended to make the military safer for sexual minorities, but it ended up being restrictive and unworkable, forcing people to hide aspects of themselves and to keep secrets from their friends and co-workers. The policy was repealed in 2011, however transgender people are still forbidden from serving in any branch of the military.