Asking and Telling Finally Accepted by US Military

Earlier today Preseident Obama signed into law the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." In case you've been living under a rock, that is legislation outlining the Military's handling of homosexuality. It was essentially legal discrimination, pressuring gays to not "come out" in the military, unless they want to deal with repercussions. It lasted seventeen years on the books. It ended today.

Look, I think that gays should be able to join the military. Bottom line is we need all the help we can get with all the bullshit wars we're fighting. And be openly gay all you want, as long as you're covering my ass in that foxhole, we're all good here. But I don't think the law makes it more likely for gays to come out in the military. People still live their whole lives hiding their sexuality, in the real world. So how is being in the most masculine, manly, testosterone infused line of work going to make you feel comfortable coming out? I don't think it does at all. The change also obviously doesn't change the unofficial culture in the military of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

The few, the proud, the homos

At least Obama held up one tenet of his '08 election. He said he would repeal this law, and he did. Too bad on issues that actually matter to the rest of the country who aren't gay and in the military, he folded. The rich are still getting their tax cut extended. Fucking pussy.

Here's what I was thinking when I read that story that is really cool. When you are the President, you sign shit and it becomes law. Like could you scribble an Executive Order to dismantle Fox News and sign it then just hand it to your Secret Service Homie and poof? That would be ridiculous. Signing shit into law is badass as fuck.