Keep Fighting We'll Win
Yes, this is the first step in winning the freedom of all queer women and men to serve openly in the USA military. Don’t Ask Don’t Tell has finally been kicked out. Queer military can now stand Out, be Strong and Proud, to be themselves and serve their country. It will now be the bravery of heart not guilt on the minds of all queer military fighting the fight to keeping us safe. The value of a LGBT military can now be praised and celebrated. Now accepted. The queer military is present and part of society. Been queer should not measure the patriotism of how one fights for one’s country. Been part of the military is fighting and believing in keeping your country safe.
Now that President Barack Obama has signed legislation for the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy, the real work begins getting this legislation in place and implemented. The reality of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy is that it will take no less then one year to implement Pentagon officials and the service chiefs have made it clear to service members that until certification, DADT remains the law. Anyone who openly declares they are gay or lesbian could be subject to separation from the service — at least as of now.
Serving in Silence with Glenn Close
This got me asking why when this country that stands for freedom, why must queer military fight a basic human right to live as they are intended. It sobers my thoughts to realize that we, the queer communities must keep educating the heterosexual world that we are here and we stand proud – out and dancing.
