"Don't Ask, Don't Tell"? What the hell?

I know it's been quite a while since I've updated, and I intend to start keeping up with my blog more regularly. I wanted to take the time today though to make people aware of the Senate vote happening tomorrow over the repeal of the 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy. Please take the time to watch the video below, and understand the importance of the decision that tomorrow's vote holds. The sexual orientation of an individual should have nothing to do with Americans' right to serve their country. In the year 2010 you'd think that we'd be beyond this point of naivety and bigotry. Some people may refute this video, because of the speaker being an entertainment star as opposed to a politician or known specialist on governmental policy, but that is not the point here. The point is that Lady GaGa is a huge icon in pop culture, and she is using her fame and position in the spotlight to bring attention to a matter that she feels strongly about. I feel just as strongly about this, and hope that the United States Senators make the responsible and ethical decision to repeal this archaic and ignorant policy. Gay, lesbian, straight, bi-sexual, transgender.. your sexual orientation, who you love, these things have no impact on your ability to serve your country. I do not personally agree with the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. I oppose the war, I oppose the fact that after the events of September 11th, 2001, the Bush administration used the fear and frustrations of American citizens as a scapegoat to rush into a war being fought under false pretenses. I have close friends that have bravely served our country in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and although I oppose the war, I support them and applaud their bravery. I think the military is a necessary asset to our country. My grandfathers fought in the Army and Navy. I have reasons to be proud of my country, but it's issues like 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' and 'Proposition 8' that make me ashamed and embarrassed that the United States of America, the country that is supposed to stand for "liberty and justice for all," is not even respecting the men and women that fight for our safety and freedom.