With the buzz of the repeal of the 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy, the latest controversy has surfaced surrounding Reserve Officers' Training Corps member Sara Isaacson. Isaacson, a student at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, came out as a lesbian, and now may have to pay back the $80,000 of tuition that was paid for by ROTC.
Watch the shocking video clip to see Megyn Kelly on the 'O'Reilly Factor' completely grill Isaacson's decision to publicly declare her sexuality despite the 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy.
Revoked Scholarships
Must Sara Isaacson Pay Back Tuition Due to 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'?
Trend Themes
1. LGBTQ+ Scholarship Protection - Developing programs and policies to protect LGBTQ+ students from tuition revocation.
2. Diversity and Inclusion in ROTC - Promoting a culture of acceptance through the integration of LGBTQ+ individuals in military institutions.
3. Student Loan Forgiveness - Examining options to forgive tuition debt for students who have experienced discrimination.
Industry Implications
1. Higher Education - Colleges and universities can implement policies and programs to support and protect their LGBTQ+ students.
2. Military - The military can work to establish a more diverse and inclusive culture among its ranks, and create policies to provide protections for LGBTQ+ members.
3. Government and Policy - Policy makers can examine options to forgive student loan debt for students who may have experienced discrimination or faced other hardships.