As Long As You Don't Tell...

Some follow-up thoughts regarding veterans:

We often forget, however, that many of the sacrifices made, heroism and patriotism displayed and just plain honorable service to our country is by men and women who at one time were not even permitted to legally serve, and who today can serve their country as long as they “don’t tell.”

I am talking about the more than 12,000 veterans who have been discharged since “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was implemented, because they are gay or lesbian.

I am talking about the close to 125,000 veterans who have been discharged since World War II, simply because they are gay or lesbian.

I am talking about the estimated one million veterans in the United States who are gay or lesbian.

I am talking about men and women who have received every military award and decoration from the Purple Heart to the Air Medal for Heroism.

I thought that this was a great article, but didn't post it yesterday because Veteran's Day should not be politicized -- we should just say 'thank you' on that day. The other 364 days of the year can be devoted to equality in, and out, of the military.

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