Miller '12 rejected from West Point
Miller '12 rejected from West Point
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Former cadet Katie Miller ’12, who transferred to Yale this year from the United States Military Academy at West Point in reaction against the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy,” has been denied readmission to West Point, the Associated Press reported today.
Miller, who identifies as a lesbian, reapplied to the academy after “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” — which prevents gay members of the military from serving openly — was repealed in December 2010. But since the repeal has not yet been put into effect, West Point officials told the Associated Press they had to reject her.
In a phone interview tonight, Miller said she had learned of the rejection earlier this month and does not harbor any resentment against the military.
“I respect this decision from West Point, and I understand where they’re coming from on the implementation and the timeline [for repeal],” Miller said. I don’t want special treatment in being readmitted if they’re not re-enlisting gay service members.”
She added that she still plans to rejoin the military in the future.
Miller will appear on the Rachel Maddow Show tomorrow night at 9 p.m. Check back later tonight for more on Miller.
Comments
anon12 1 year, 1 month ago
Is anyone else getting a bit sick of how often Miller reiterates her lack of resentment for/undying respect for the military. I mean Jesus...her attitude of total respect is exactly the part of military culture that allows ridiculous policies like don't ask don't tell to remain in place for so long. I understand that change needs to come in steps and by supporting the military in all ways but on the DADT question, she may make her activism more effective. But the rhetoric is just getting ridiculous sounding.
connman250 1 year ago
The military is for serving the country, not for any political beliefs, sexual or otherwise.
yalestudent 1 year ago
anon12: Katie Miller has helped demonstrate that there are lgbt folks who are committed to the military and do/would serve to the highest level and with the highest sense of integrity, if given the chance. Her actions were important to the repeal of DADT for that very reason-- that she was so obviously someone who we should want to have serve. It was hugely important that people saw that DADT was keeping great people out of the military and that this was a loss for the country-- it was important because that line of argument was persuasive even with homophobes, who don't find "it's discrimination" compelling, and who unfortunately make up a significant portion of voters and politicians.
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