Laurence Watts : DADT ending ; he can freely write about his gay military partner . He says DADT kept gay soldiers from speaking out for fear of losing rights . He says many rights are still denied them , particularly for married same - sex couples . Though repeal of DADT was won , there are Americans , specifically some GOP presidential candidates , who would reinstate it . Watts : Why should gay military who defended themselves be denied equal access to benefits ?
Laurence Watts : DADT ending ; he can freely write about his gay military partner . He says DADT kept gay soldiers from speaking out for fear of losing rights . He says many rights are still denied them , particularly for married same - sex couples . Watts : Why should gay military who defended themselves be denied equal access to benefits ?