". . . so I've seen a lot of songs and recitals and moments of silence 'to honor our men and women in uniform' who are sometimes said to be 'guarding America's freedom.' I too support our troops, as they say, a lot of whom are in some tactically useful hellhole because of social or economic pressures not of their own making."
. But with all of these events celebrating our men and women in uniform, maybe we could have a few---10 percent, say; I'm not asking for much--celebrating other Americans. For instance, gay men and women in uniform who, at some risk to their careers, are continuing to serve because they believe in the mission, even if their country does not believe in them.
. That is an act of daily courage, and I think they deserve a flyover or two; maybe even a singing of "God Bless America" . . . Not going to happen, I know.
. Anyway, hooray, gay people and this one's for you."
- -from the SF Chronicle columnist, Jon Carroll on Wednesday November 3, 2010.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
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