Hooah! Not one minute more of don’t ask don’t tell!

At one minute past midnight tonight the United States military ended its ban on openly gay men and women serving in the military.

It took 18 years to repeal ”don’t ask don’t tell” and in my opinion that was too damn long but at least now my gay friends and gay people everywhere in America, who are eligible and wish to according to militaryspot.com, “defend the United States and its territories; support national policies and objectives; and defeat adversaries responsible for aggression that endangers the peace and security of the United States and our allies,“ can do so proudly and with the support of most, if not all, of their fellow citizens!

HOOAH!!!

 

Another good for her moment..

The city of Houston, Texas will now be led by an openly gay woman Annise Parker.

Parker, who has served as the city’s controller for the past six years, defeated Gene Locke a former city attorney in Saturday’s run off election for mayor.

I’m so tempted to say it..oh what the hell..You go girl! lol

 

Lots at stake in messy gay celebrity divorce

Martina Navratilova is going through another messy divorce.

This time the ex-tennis superstar is being sued by her second wife Toni Layton who is claiming that Navratilova wasn’t very nice during their seven year marriage and that she’s suffered ‘emotional, mental and physical trauma’.

Normally, I wouldn’t care one bit about a messy celebrity divorce but this one piqued my interest for two reasons. Apparently Navratilova is using current Florida law which doesn’t recognize same sex marriage to argue that Layton doesn’t deserve a dime and an animal sanctuary built by the two has been put up for sale.

As an outspoken advocate for gay rights and supporter of same sex marriage, which Navratilova claims to be as well, I would argue, that if she uses a law that she believes is unfair and unjust, simply to shield her money and assets, not only is she a hypocrite but she’s doing serious damage to the same-sex marriage movement which she claims to support. I’m not saying that Layton is entitled to half or some large monetary settlement not at all. What I’m saying is a lot simpler than that. If Navratilova doesn’t recognize the legality of her own marriage she cannot expect or demand nationwide recognition of same sex marriage.

And in regards to the animal sanctuary I know the sale of the sanctuary doesn’t necessarily mean the animals will be homeless and often in situations like these, conditions are attached to the sale in order to protect the animals.  And I refuse to believe that the great Martina Navratilova could throw defenseless animals out on the streets but then again according to Layton, Martina did throw her out with only the clothes on her back!

Do gay people deserve money for their pain and suffering?

 

I’m a vocal supporter of gay marriage.

And in the very near future gay marriage will not be an issue that divides instead it will be viewed as a basic legal right for all men and women regardless of their sexual orientation-this is inevitable. Frankly because of the social changes that have occurred over the past 30 years and due to zealous efforts undertaken by lesbian and gay organizations and activists. 

Anyway, an article I recently read is suggesting, in the future, the American government (us. the people) should consider paying reparations to gay and lesbian people due to economic loss and the pain and suffering many have had to endure before the were granted full rights as citizens.

While I fully understand the premise Jacob Appel is asserting reparations do and can serve two distinct purposes-’monetary restitution and expression of moral opprobrium‘ however I don’t believe that this is an issue the gay community should discuss or embrace with any fervency.

Currently gay people have not been allowed to exercise their full rights as American citizens and that is where the focus and energy should remain. The agenda should not be changed or amended to reflect possible future issues.

It’s all about priorities.

1.The granting of full citizenship rights and the ability to exercise those rights

2. An end to and consequences for those who discriminate against gay people

3. More social programs to assist and serve the members of the gay community

In the future the American government might consider paying monetary compensation and/or issuing an apology to gay Americans for their mistreatment but that’s an the issue for the future. 

But I wouldn’t hold my breathe, if i were them, hell we black people are still waiting for our 40 acres and a mule!