Old policy in place, West Point rejects lesbian

[The Philosopher]

from the Associated Press

A lesbian cadet who resigned from West Point last year has been rejected for readmission to the academy even as the military moves toward repealing its "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Officials at the U.S. Military Academy said they had no choice but to reject Katherine Miller's application, because the repeal of the policy barring gays from serving openly in the military is not in effect yet. The repeal did not occur immediately after President Barack Obama signed the legislation in December as training and certification are required before the ban is lifted.

Miller left West Point in August, halfway through her stint at the academy, saying she couldn't lie about her sexuality anymore.

"While the don't ask, don't tell policy was recently changed and will be repealed, the effective date has not yet been determined," said Lt. Col. Sherri Reed, the academy's director of public affairs, in a statement. "Due to this situation, West Point is unable to offer her readmission at this time."

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[Ian David]

1. Can't they just let her audit the classes for now and apply to get credit for them later? n/t

[TheWraith]

2. That would require mental flexibility.

Something that the military hierarchy is traditionally not good with.