We don’t get to hear affirmative arguments for letting gays and lesbians serve openly in the military often enough. Hilzoy here links to a clip of hearings where Rep. Patrick Murphy, who represents the district where I grew up, the 8th District in PA, makes an argument against Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (which is truly a stupid policy).

Following that, however, Hilzoy makes the affirmative case for allowing gays and lesbians to serve. These men and women can serve the mission, and should be allowed to. (no, that’s not her argument… go read it).

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