It is unfortunate that the draconian Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) rule was not repealed last week because Senator Reid took an opportunity to immediately vote on the bill. The republicans cried foul as this vote denies them the opportunity to debate their amendments into the bill. Senator Reid did a disservice to the gay/lesbian community by trying to rush a vote on an initiative that most certainly would have passed with bipartisan support. Reid's job is to be sure of the votes he has attained to pass such legislation for the American people, not to make a bold stand against the opposition.
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