Why all the fuss about DADT?

The drumbeat against Don't Ask, Don't Tell is gaining. DADT is being called the last form of "active discrimination" against gay and lesbian folks.

It seems folks forget about things like hospital visitation, marriage, inheritance, etc. They seem to think getting beaten up on the way home from a night out isn't "active".

Granted, there is a hate crimes law - national - but THE POLICE, who have been abusing gay and lesbian folks for years and years, will have to ENFORCE that law (and others).

So, we have folks working to repeal a law to make it possible for LGBT folks to take part in wars of aggression - openly.

We have further reinforcement of our macho culture. We make it a goal to have even LGBT kids fall into line with the coarseness of our current society.

at the same time, I don't think gay officers will come out because it just might end any chance for advancement.

Is this really that important?

Is this where the LGBT groups want to put their energy?

Why?

Oh yeah -- by the way -- the very same folks who want to end DADT are also among the folks who scoff when it's suggested that LGBT folks learn how to protect themselves, safely own a gun, learn to safely shoot.