Lesbian cadet on why she resigned from the US military

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is the unofficial name of the policy which prevents gay men and women from being open about their sexuality whilst serving in America's armed forces.

In the next month, the US Senate is expected to take up legislation, already passed by the House of Representatives, which could lead to the policy being overturned.

However many gay men and women are disappointed with the pace of reform, under a President who pledged to support gay rights.

One of them is Katherine Miller - a star cadet at the elite West Point military academy.

In August she became the first West Point cadet to resign from the armed forces because of her opposition to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell".

First broadcast 3 September 2010