Daniel Choi declares after arrest: "We will not go away"

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Dan Choi Speaks at Courthouse

Promises that White House protest is not the last; pledges to carry the fight forward for ending Dont Ask, Dont Tell

Video by Todd Franson

Lt. Dan Choi, alongside Capt. James Pietrangelo, speaks outside the D.C. Superior Court after he and Pietrangelo pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to obey a lawful order by chaining themselves to the White House fence.

We may have been caged up physically but the message was very clear to all of the people who think that equality can be purchased with a donation or a cocktail party, said Choi, whose protest has been met with accolades as well as criticism.


Choi and Pietrangelo pleaded "not guilty" to charges of failure to obey a lawful order in ther protest of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Their trial is set for April 26, 2010

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[yuvalmati]

good luck with your struggle against tolerance in the army.i'm israeli and in israel gay men and lesbians can serve openly and without discrimination or harassment due to actual or perceived sexual orientation.homosexuals in israel serve openly in the military,including special units,without any discrimination.It's not even an issue.I don't know why it is in America.

[loveless3138]

Who the fuck cares if they are gay? When you are in battle do you think it matters? I dont.

[DaKingNeman]

I am Russian and I think this fag is shame of all American army. If we have him in our he was dead man already.

To all American people and soldiers who not brainwashed and still feel in itself man begin.

[littledoo22]

that was quite possibly the worst speach i have ever heard. he should have prepared something while sitting in jail. ALSO... why is he the speaker when the captain is standing right next to him? Typical officer, delegating athority.

[halo3isme1]

this guy gave the worst pep talks to his men i bet.

[kentwesterly]

GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!!!

[MrAjd1982]

from 0-1 and 0-3 to privates, LMAO

[chrisf1994]

gay + Asian?

= Ga-sian

[77magenta]

it aint like they fire dildos out of a grenade launcher. fucking hell america, get your shit together and let gay men and women serve. they know how to do the job and they do it no diffirent than a straight man or woman.

[PGnumbaONE]

The one on the lefts hot :)

[NasaltlaNews]

Fools

[matthew562]

@ITRIPOVERMYCOCK Are you sure you served in my Corps?