Well, they said it would last... and it didn't.
Dan ended his dignity fast after 7 days. Here's his letter explaining his reason:
Friends,
The fast of the past seven days has been a success because people have been educated to the use of fasting as a tool to bring attention to a set of clear political and social demands.
Tonight, we will end the fast knowing that the inadequacies of the ‘compromise’ to end ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ are well known. Our quest to end the discharges, stop the insulting study, and institute a non-discrimination policy is not over. In the coming weeks, we will prepare to resume our fast and will provide many ways for those who believe in uncompromising justice to join us.
On a personal note, we have learned a great deal about the proper planning involved in fasting. We appreciate the concerns that many have expressed. When this fast is resumed, we will be using the proper safeguards to ensure our health is properly attended to. Everyone that considers fasting for an extended period of time must also take proper precautions.
Honestly, many gay folks were not feeling this. I wonder if all the negative reactions caused him to stop for now.
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I have such great respect for Lt. Choi, but was so disappointed he chose this method of protest. I wish he would take a break for a few weeks, let his mind clear, then come back and take a look at the big picture and see where best his efforts should be put.
I'm glad he ended it, and I'm glad he didn't wreck his health. This self-destructing behavior isn't helping the cause at all. Our community needs him healthy and strong so he can become the leader he has the potential to be.
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