A state representative from St. Petersburg is adding his voice to those who want to see “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repealed. Rep. Rick Kriseman has filed a bill urging Congress and the president to adopt legislation that would remove the policy prohibiting gay people from serving openly in the military.
In a statement, Kriseman mentions his wife and two children, saying he wants them to grow up in a safe world.
“I wish this for all Floridians,” he said. “There’s no doubt that this policy makes us less safe and compromises the readiness and expertise of our great military.”
Kriseman said “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is a “failed policy” and that it’s “past time to end” it.
