Soldier Discharged for 'Telling'

A Chautauqua County native has been discharged from the Army because he told. Six months after Sgt. Darren Manzella, went on “60 Minutes” to say that he’s gay, the Army discharged him under its “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Manzella, who grew up in Portland, New York, and served as a medic in the army was let go for “homosexual admission” effective June 10. Manzella is now working for a group that fights the policy that has resulted in the dismissal of at least 12,000 gay service members since 1994. He says his sexual orientation didn't make a difference when he treated injuries and saved lives in the streets of Baghdad. It shouldn't be a factor in allowing him to continue to serve.