I had, when I could afford to, subscribed to ‘The Nation.’  I’ve recently gotten back to work, but for more than 1 year, I have not been getting The Nation.  I had read many pieces by Robert Scheer, loved them greatly, but never realy paid close attention to the author’s name untill about 3 weeks back, (I’m glad I always save my old issues).  So, I have only just learned of TruthDig about 1 & 1/2 weeks ago,  coulda, shoulda would have.
It pays to pay close attention to the authors name when you realy love a article! 
Michael Serota, Progressive Forever…

Personally,  I prefer and like the idea of “Don’t ask, don’t tell”! but it should be applied to religion!

“In the military establishments of more than 30 countries, including U.S. allies such as Israel, Canada and the United Kingdom, gays and lesbians are allowed to openly serve in their country’s military.”
Gobal News Journal
As usual the US is holding up the rear on human rights - not surprising the way the US military respects the civil rights of foreign nationals in the countries they attack.

I expect the military will fight this tooth and nail all the way to the Supreme Court—and then, if they lose, all sorts of pressures will be put (“unofficially”, of course) on openly gay soldiers, sailors, etc. to transfer or desert (or resign their commissions, if they’re officers). I can see murders being committed, and a “code of silence” wrapped around them; particularly in combat units, and especially super-macho elite ones like the Marines, the Rangers, the Green Berets, and the SEALs. In the US military mindset, being gay and being an effective soldier/sailor/whatever just don’t mix.

Fighting words to the Christian-Right: “Feed the hungry…  Heal the sick…  Love…”  Who had the nerve to teach those doctrines?      Also:  Conception does not create a soul - which comes later.  Spiritual beings…  Sometimes abortion is the only moral choice.  Evolution: Genesis 1:19-20.