Read this story from Fox News. Yes, that's right -- Fox News.
But if it's one thing I have learned from the U.S. military, that institution I so love and am honored to have worked with, it is that it is a master at adapting. It adjusted from an offensive force to a heart-and-minds corps where troops are often more social workers than soldiers. When it realized it had to rethink tactics in Iraq, the military changed from a Cold War-era conventional army to a counter-insurgency force. I am most certain it will adapt in the case of the repeal of D.A.D.T.. Even those admirable model embodiments of masculinity, the Marines.
The U.S. military is a cross-section of American society and it genuinely prides itself in it being one big family, warts and all. They live and breath that essential value on the frontline and back at home base.
When it comes to gays, they say every family has one and the Army, Air Force, Navy and the Marines have plenty. It'll be rocky at first but let's all move on. By nature, America is a progressive and inclusive society – which makes it the envy of other nations.
Read the whole thing. Then send a copy to John McCain.
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