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
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