I don't have a dog in this fight, but I do see "gay rights" as this generations civil rights battle. How could it not be? You take a class of people, whether it is based on race, sex or almost anything else, and treat them differently solely based on that distinction, and then try and argue that this is America.
It does not work. So let the gays serve with distinction in the military, but guess what? When those same soldiers return from battle and want to settle down with a home and a white picket fence and a marriage and children. Oh wait, those same soldiers who will not be discriminated in the Army will return to the same discrimination, this time it will do with marriage and all those perks and benefits we bestow on married people.
So, keep your hats on folks, because the battle continues for equality. What I do not understand about any of this is, why is a small group of small minded bigots allowed to control the debate? I don't know anyone who cares one way or another is someone is gay, straight or anything in between. Judge the person by their character, not their clothing.
Anyway, here is the president from this mornings historic signing.
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