Finally, finally, finally! Obama and the military have agreed to end discrimination in the military against GLBT(gays)! I have been waiting for this day since then president, Bill Clinton, "betrayed" me by not sticking to his campaign promises, and instead implemented the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. (I even wrote him a letter at that time.) I, who am married, straight, and old, have just breathed a sign of relief and shed a few tears of gratitude.
Now we have to end discrimination against gays at the altar. Of course they should be able to celebrate the sacrament of marriage and have the rights of legal partners everywhere. Recognizing the love and commitment of gay persons can only enhance the commitment my husband and I made 53 years ago. If some churches just can't go there, at least make gay marriage legal in the states.
I am sorry to say, the United Methodist Church I belong to still discriminates against "practicing" gay and lesbian clergy. There is absolutely no excuse for this uninformed and inhumane policy.
Still, today I celebrate.
