The document discusses discrimination faced by gay soldiers in the military. It references policies like "Don't ask, don't tell" that allowed the discharge of gay service members if their sexuality was discovered. Many veterans were then barred from receiving benefits. The document also mentions proposed legislation like the "Restore Honor to Service Members Act" which aims to upgrade discharge statuses for gay veterans to rectify past discrimination. Several links are provided relating to the experiences of gay soldiers and efforts to address unfair policies.