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Admiral Mike Mullen said that the military’s ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy should be lifted.

Democratic Sen. Mark Udall said his Colorado constituents pride themselves on allowing others to live and let live.

“You don’t have to be straight to shoot straight,” said Udall, quoting libertarian Barry Goldwater.

About time. This is one of the most discriminatory policies we have. The military is supposed to build upstanding leaders, but officially requires all homosexuals to lie about their sexual orientation. It’s not that hard to see the conflict there.

It’s incredibly dumb to kick out, and discourage from even joining, perfectly-qualified people just because they’re homosexual, when we need every man and woman we can get to serve in our military.

One more note: Republicans that support the policy should be ashamed of themselves. Not allowing homosexuals to serve their nation, or to serve openly, is not supporting our military or country. It’s discriminating against individuals who serve with just as much honor as others, and it is hurting our country by keeping capable men and women out of the military.