repeal DADT
Well, the repeal of DADT could be just hours or days away. I sent yet another email to my representatives today. Sen. Lamar Alexander and Sen. Bob Corker–both Republican. (Yikes).
So far the news stories about repealing DADT are filled with rumors of possible filibusters and more. Here’s the thing, the Democrats need to stop acting like scared children hiding in a corner and actually take action. And the republicans need to stop saying “no” to everything and actually consider some of the issues that their constituents care about. Politics as usual can’t continue. America needs to stand up and fight for its communities and against special interests–on both sides of the political spectrum.
Pasted below is the email I sent to my representatives. Feel free to use its basic outline in your own calls and emails.
Senator,
Today has the potential to be an epic day in America’s history, one our children will look back on with pride. Today could potentially be the day we repeal DADT. It could also be a day filled with shame and bigotry, please don’t let that happen.
As someone representing a district so near Fort Campbell, you are no stranger to the plight of those who serve and those who have served. My husband is part of the latter. He gave the Army 11 years of service before a gunshot wound suffered during his first tour in Iraq eventually ended his career. He proudly wore his ACUs, day after day, starching and ironing—always filled with pride. Retired as an E6, my husband and I both wonder why the repeal of DADT is so controversial? “If someone wants to serve and protect this country, they have ever right to,” is what my husband—someone who has seen Iraq combat twice—says about the issue. And that viewpoint seems to make the most sense.
Men and women have been serving side by side in both Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003. And gays have been serving in the military since the dawn of time. To allow something so archaic and hateful as DADT to remain is shameful to say the least. Congressman, I ask you to fight for those men and women who only want to serve and protect this nation. I urge you to take to the floor and vote YES on the repeal of DADT.
Furthermore, I urge anyone reading this to spread the word. Share this link (also pasted below) with everyone in your address book. It takes five minutes to voice your thoughts to your representative–just think of the power we have if everyone used just 5 minutes to make a call or send an email. We have the power to change the world. Our representatives sit in Washington b/c we put them there. They are there to represent our interests, not those of big business or big oil. Make them work for you.
FInd your senator here: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
until next time…
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