Washington – The Senate has repealed the law that has barred gays and lesbians from serving in the armed forces. The bill repealing “don’t ask, don’t tell” now goes to President Obama, who’s expected to sign it into law.
A Gay Time
The Senate decided it’s time to dispel
The rule that says ‘don’t ask and don’t tell;
And it’s seen by some folks as a red banner day
For those in the service who profess to be gay;
On the other hand, though, there’s also that faction
That feels such a change will be a distraction.
The other side says they’ve righted a wrong
And gays will be serving right where they belong.
How all will accept the change is not clear;
And it won’t be in force for close to a year.
But the vote has been cast after years of debate
And the gays will be marching from boot camp to Kuwait.
© 2010 Jim Gordon
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