Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

Advocate : Gay military rights advocate Lt. Dan Choi has been reportedly called back into active duty. Photographer Jeff Sheng, who recently turned his lens on active gay and lesbian service members, confirmed the news in a blog posting on Bilerico.com. Choi was to appear at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's Creating Change conference, but could not attend due to his being called to serve. Sheng wrote on Bilerico.com that despite Choi facing an Army committee recommending he be discharged under "don't ask, don't tell," his commanding officer was highly supportive of the Arabic translator and West Point graduate. I want to add that throughout this entire process Choi has been a class act and continues to be. The reason why he came out wasn't for celebrity or just to raise a fuss, his purpose was to make a stand against a terrible policy detrimental to our armed forces. Above all he has remained dedicated to his country and his oath , those posturing for...

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy Via Think Progress , Rachel Maddow and many others. In support of the LGBT community and a fellow member of the Asian-American community, it is time for action. Lt. Daniel Choi is doing the right thing, he is bringing the matter to the public, having the President keep his word and making a simple argument. We shouldn't alienate anyone for serving our country based on differences, it is those differences they so honorably defend. The letter is worth the read. Excerpt from the Letter Lt. Choi sent to President Obama: The Department of the Army sent a letter discharging me on April 23rd. I will not lie to you; the letter is a slap in the face. It is a slap in the face to me. It is a slap in the face to my soldiers, peers and leaders who have demonstrated that an infantry unit can be professional enough to accept diversity, to accept capable leaders, to accept skilled soldiers. My subordinates know I’m gay...