Senate PASSES repeal of DADT

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Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

I'm really looking forward to the increase in qualified people, particularly linguists, who can now serve openly. Perhaps people who had to hide who they are as well as those keeping a secret for people can now work better because they won't be scared and morale may go up for many, as well as increased productivity. Having people serve who are capable, well trained, and want to be there who don't have to have a second or secret life is going to make our military better.

A- freaking- MEN! One of my best friends quit ROTC in college because she didn't want to be in the closet. She was so dedicated and just a great cadet- everyone loved her, too- she would have had a great career as an officer.

I also have two friends who have gotten out of the military in the past 2 years because they couldn't take the hiding anymore. One was a decorated medic who served multiple tours in Iraq. The military is losing some amazing people by being so backward.