A Tough Fighter for Military Freedom

Sorry about the post name; I couldn't think of anything better. The veteran is happy to announce that the movement to allow open gays and lesbians into the U.S. military has a strong fighter on the Republican side. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen from Florida is currently fighting for a new bill that will allow homosexuals into the military, openly and freely. I, for one, see this as an exciting opportunity for our national defense. Upon passage of this bill, homosexuals who may be afraid of legal persecution in the military will no longer need to fear, and it may even boost recruiting and retention significantly enough to reduce callbacks and stop-losses. Having had several homosexual friends while I was in the Marine Corps, I can say from experience that being gay does NOT make one a poor soldier/seaman/marine/airman (I've known gays from each branch). This is a great opportunity to win a major battle against bigotry and boost our numbers greatly. Don't fear the change; embrace the improvement.