Don't Ask, Do Tell.

Under the new administration there has been a lot of buzz about removing the "Don't Ask. Don't Tell." policy which restricts homosexual enrollment in the armed forces, enacted during President Clinton's first days in office.

As it stands, homosexual soldiers are barred from enlisting and can be dishonorably discharged from the military if his/her sexuality is revealed. Needless to say, I believe any policy that restricts an individual's right to serve and defend his/her country on the basis of sexual preferences is ridiculous.

I'm not going to get on a soap box and preach equal rights till the cows come home. There are plenty of more passionate, well-informed supporters out there that can do so much better than I can. What I like to do is think about the cause and effect of policy change and get your feedback on the same issues (though it has been hence forth been sparing at best).

I predict that "Don't Ask. Don't Tell." will be repealed within a year. Proponents of its eradication will rejoice in the streets (for like a day). When the smoke clears we will see more state legislatures taking a serious look at the way they treat homosexuals with local laws, including the Gay Marriage issue.

At that time it will be more commonly be called the Marriage Rights Act or something equally politically correct. Prejudices may not subside, and in fact some will become even more inflamed, but hopefully not more vocal. All groups will start to realize that they can no longer use archaic and inherently religious tenets to restrict the actions of fellow citizens.

Most of those prejudices will probably only be purged from our society as their believers grow old and die, but such is the same with other prejudices. For those who never benefit from "a more perfect union" their lives will be vindicated in the freedoms of those who follow.

OK. That was a little soap box-y. Sue me. Equal rights for all! Yahoo!