Raise a glass in celebration!
I don’t think I can contribute more to the conversation that is already happening across news channels, websites and blogs. There’s much to be said about the end of the U.S. Military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. Here’s what I will contribute, with a little frustration, but mostly relief:
Finally.
It’s a step forward that I believe will have a hugely positive impact on the individual lives and overall moral of our country. A heartfelt “thank you” to those who have fought so hard and so long to end the ugliness and abuse of this policy. I couldn’t even begin to name all of the military personnel who have stepped forward and raised their voices for equality. But I will also give thanks to the members of the military who have served silently under DADT. These folks have served under a military policy that forced them to hide so much of themselves from their commanders, their fellow service members, their friends.
Thank you for continuing to keep us safe.
Do not crow too soon. When the military starts losing more and more people because of this mistake,,,or the gays who figure they can do what ever they want because of this are hurt because they came on to someone who is dead set against what they stand for,,,DADT will be put BACK into place. Polls only show what they are TOLD to show,,not real life. So best get ready for the final outcome of this joke.
I think the tone I was aiming for was one of relief and appreciation, not bragging. I understand that some people are uncomfortable with the eradication of this policy. Do you think that people will leave military service because they find out that someone in their unit is gay or a lesbian? I have a hard time believing, after all of the research put in by the military to smooth this transition, that they would flip back and try to a similar discriminatory policy again.