'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Debate Rages On in Congress

well i was in the army, and i honestly was never taunted or hated on and i was and am openly lesbian. though because i was open about being a lesbian and a soldier i was discharged, fully honorably for being so.i was a good soldier and didnt even come close to doing some of the idiotic things that other soldiers straight or gay did and to me i want back in but cannot because i am a lesbian and there is a code on my discharge papers that states a number 4 making it impossible for a recruiter to even try to get me back in. i know this because i tried...so if they do take away this ban, are those who were discharged for being so allowed back in and if i am i want to be treated the same as those who are heterosexually married, my partner deserves to recieve health insurance and housing while im overseas, my life is being risked the same as any other soldier. there are many many different things that need to be discussed before they figure out what they will do. but just so everyone out there who hasnt served knows, there are tons and tons of lesbians bi's and gays in the military already and for the most part i have never experienced or heard of another homosexual soldier getting taunted or feeling like they dont belong by there company or platoon. so for those that our currently serving congress needs to hurry up and benefit these soldiers for serving their country our country. our families matter the same and our lives are equal to others, no matter the sexual orientation.

cwinckler of AZ 3:19PM August 16, 2010