As you’ve probably heard, the DADT repeal became a reality today. The repeal of the controversial Don’t Ask Don’t Tell law ws hailed as a victory by a number of celebrities, as you can see below. Among the big names celebrating the DADT repeal were Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and Neil Patrick Harris.
The DADT repeal puts an end to 17 years of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy. The celebrity reaction to the DADT repeal is somewhat unprecedented, as not many celebrities usually speak out on such issues, with the exception of Lady Gaga and U2′s Bono. Check out the DADT repeal reactions posted on Twitter below.
DADT Repeal: Celebrities React to Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal
Lady Gaga: “Can’t hold back the tears+pride. We did it!i Our voice was heard + today the Senate REPEALED DADT. A triumph for equality after 17 YEARS.”
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Ricky Martin: “One step closer to #equality!! #DADT is gone!Historical! #lgbt.”
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Pink: “Congrats to US!!! REPEAL of DADT and 17 years of allowing Human Rights Violations. Maybe there is hope after all ;’)”
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Cyndi Lauper: “Historic day. ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ repealed. It’s about time. Step by step we’re headed towards full equality. #DADT”
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Ellen Degeneres: “Thank you Senators for pushing us one step closer towards full equality.”
Kathy Griffin: “”You got it. How about…FINALLY! Equality IS coming! #DADT”
Source: http://www.bloginity.com/blog/2010/12/18/lady-gaga-ricky-martin-cyndi-lauper-more-react-to-dadt-repeal/#ixzz18ZgeGnPh
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