An all too often problem these days is discrimination based on a person's sexuality. U.S. government can be considered by some to be no exception. The current policy in your U.S. military regarding homosexuals is the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. According to this, as long as you are not openly gay, you can fight for your country. A person can be the best sniper in the field keeping others alive, but if it is discovered they are gay, they are out. In May, the House of Representatives made the choice to repeal the policy banning homosexuals from serving in the military. As the pre-election recess draws nearer, it becomes more and more tense as to whether this is going to happen or not. Many democrats fear the Senate will be re-elected more republican heavy and make the chances of repeal more unlikely. According to David Crary's article for Austin American Statesman, "The Justice Department hasn't yet said whether it will appeal the ruling."
I think the ruling should be appealed. Gays have just as much citizenship and rights to fight for our country as anyone else. It is, afterall, their country too.
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