Service Members Legal Defense Network - The gay marriage battle is far from over, though the gay community is making progress, state by state. There are numerous proposed reforms being discussed, debated and legislated across the country. The issue gaining the most traction, in terms of widespread support, is the elimination of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ in the military. Even conservatives have changed their tune in recent months.
The battle for gay rights is being fought on several fronts: marriage, adoption, immigration, workplace and military. There is no doubt in my mind that sustained effort will decrease social exclusion and discrimination in many areas, because progress has already been made. It wasn’t as difficult for me to ‘come out’ as it was for generations prior to me. I hope that ongoing effort to gain legal recognition and acceptance will pave the way for future generations. Society does not change overnight, but it has changed dramatically over the last 50 years...
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