DonRedwood (3,816 posts)
Wanna Know What Just Made This 6'1" 275 lb He-Man Cry?
Tears are running down my cheeks like two little creeks and for some reason I can't seem to quit.
The military of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA just gave two week leaves to their gay members who are stationed in states that won't allow them to marry their partners. Two weeks of leave to gather your family in a state that allows such things, marry, maybe even a quick little honeymoon before being sent back to battle, or desk duty, or whatever. That marriage also will now allow benefits to your spouse.
Yes. Our Military just did something amazing.
An act of kindness.
After so many hard fought battles for civil rights, after so many court cases just to be treated like other Americans, after just one nasty-hard-fought-campaign after another...much of it hateful and painful. And today an act of kindness. In just a few short years we have come so far.
To offer a few weeks off to start a new life. Can you imagine how many lives just changed and shifted in an instant?
I cannot imagine another President, another administration, will ever, EVER compare to President Obama and how he has treated the gay people in this country. Under his leadership the military has truly gone above and beyond in how they have handled gay integration. I thought electing a black American President would help this country heal. I thought that President would be a great civil rights leader with a place in history no matter what. But President Obama has earned his place as a great leader in Civil Rights... and today's announcements by the military should seal that matter without a doubt.
My tears are drying up a little, finally. But this is a pretty amazing day for gay Americans. Its one of those days where we got a little bit closer to the dream that "all men are created equal". I hope you can all enjoy the importance of it.
I think this calls for a smilie....
Star Member Ilsa (32,673 posts)
1. Our SecDef did this?
Our SecDef and CiC? Awesome!!! :clap:
Wounded Bear (3,308 posts)
3. Wow...I sure hope this is true...
It does give one hope in a dark world.
DonRedwood (3,816 posts)
7. This effects several of our friends...we are just thrilled!
Cracklin Charlie (600 posts)
12. This President has not yet begun...
To build his legacy.
March On, President Obama!
Nice post, DonRedwood!
I thought DonRedwood was a homo. Can homo's be He-Men??She-man. :-)
KC
6'1" and 275 ain't a "he-man".
6'1" and 275 is a FATASS!
And a blubbering fatass at that.
Spot on, ^5 for calling it what it is.
The boy is so fat that when he hauls ass he has to make two trips!
Wait, did only homos get 2 weeks of leave? Was this leave deducted from their personal leave balance or were they given 2 weeks of leave gratis because they are gay?Local news said non-chargeable leave.
Local news said non-chargeable leave.
DH had to take leave so we could get married. This obviously discriminates against straight couples.
Next thing you know President POS will be making us pay for the wedding.
Local news said non-chargeable leave.that was what I was getting at. Surely the ACLU will file a discrimination lawsuit on behalf of straight Military personnel.
DH had to take leave so we could get married. This obviously discriminates against straight couples.