Don't Ask, Don't Tell

     Thursday the Senate took a vote to break the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, and came up 3 votes short. Gay and lesbian soldiers serving their country are forced to keep quiet about their sexual orientation. Many are banned from serving their country for this reason alone. Absolutly ridiculous, some of the most amazing minds are being turned away for no particular reason.
     Later this month there will be another vote and I hope they make the right decision this time. Only 60 votes are needed to break the filibuster. "The defense bill would also have raised pay for soldiers, improved their medical care and provided troops in Iraq and Afghanistan with additional equipment and support. It would be the first time in 48 years that Congress did not approve such a bill — all because of an irrational prejudice against gay men and lesbians." The United States has had many cases with prejudice involved in the past, and we have always over come it. This may be an issue now, but it won't be for long.

The Senate Stands for Injustice

Abortion: The choice to choose

     I could not agree more. In the end the decision is up to the woman. Though one group may think that killing a fetus is murder, it does not reflect the views of a whole population. A woman should be able to decide whether she wants to have her baby, give her baby up for adoption, or terminate. Women have options nowadays, and shouldn't have to choose having the child if they won't be able to provide for them. Individuals have the constitutional right to do anything to their body, and taking that away would definately be a violation.