“In 2010, when I was deployed to Iraq, I had to lie about who I was, because I’m a gay soldier, and I didn’t want to lose my job,” said Stephen Hill, whose image was projected on a large TV screen in the debate hall. Rick Santorum, who has been targeted by gay rights groups in the past, was asked by a moderator at the Fox News-Google debate in Orlando Thursday night about the repeal this week of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy toward openly gay and lesbian service members serving in the military. But instead of cheers, it is a loud boo drawing attention.įor the third time this month, the audience at a Republican presidential debate has played an active role and put an exclamation mark on a particular question.įormer Pennsylvania Sen.
Rick Santorum and openly gay and lesbian troops serving in the military.
