DADT officially repealed.
Finally, DADT is dead. I want to congratulate the US Armed Forces in a step towards acceptance and more equality. And also express my support to all the brave soldiers who have been and are affected by DADT and it's aftermath. I may not be an American citizen, but I am none-the-less proud of anyone putting their life on the line to serve their
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Thanks you for this though, needed the reminder the world isn't all shit after ten hours straight of foreign policy. Too tired to express myself but so much love. <3
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Sorry for not being on skype despite saying we should talk, I was actually heading to bed myself but didn't want to leave you any dark place alone. Glad if I could inspire some hope though! Lots of Love right back at you!
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Hey, check out outservemag.com -- if you sign up, you can get digital copies of the monthly LGBT US Military Magazine :] I ordered hard copies of the official Repeal issue as I don't think my base will be getting them on our newsstands (they were only selected US bases that would be receiving them for distribution). 3 people I know volunteered to be featured in it -- that's so awesome!
Very, very proud to now be serving in an open military...! What a relief, though I was lucky to have never been forced into any dark corners. I tip my hat to all those who had to face the darker hours. While they may never forget, yesterday officially marks the first day of a stronger military :]
And also, HBO has "The Strange History of DADT" documentary. It aired last night (stateside time) so I'll be lookin' to finding me a copy of it on the intarwebz in the coming days.
This is yet another milestone in the full marathon of LGBT rights -- next hurdle: DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) D:
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