Don't Ask Don't Tell is Repealed

President Obama signed a bill into law this morning that repealed the controversial legislation that banned gays in the military. Right wing pundits have lauded the passage of this bill while people on the left have rejoiced in its passage. Part of what I intend to do on this blog is to represent the views of the majority of Americans- the middle ground.

As a moderate I too view the passage of this bill as a great day for this country. I have NO PROBLEM with a bill that allows MORE people to serve in our armed forces. It takes a special "something" to want to serve in our armed forces. Why should CITIZENS of this country be forced by law to HIDE who they are? We are asking them to DIE for their country and to live a lie.

Unit cohesion is a huge part of the military experience. Most of the people I have talked to who serve or have served already know who is gay and who is not. Most don't seem to have a problem with it. Some argue that "well if most don't have a problem with it, why repeal it?" The answer is simple- the repeal allows them to keep their job!

This country was founded on freedom. Why abbreviate freedom for some people? Today's ruling is MONUMENTAL for this country. We should all be proud today.