Powell in favor of repealing 'don't ask, don't tell'

Colin Powell, former secretary of state, believes that the "don't ask, don't tell" law should be repealed. He believes that things have changed in the last 17 years and that it should no longer be a law, but he thinks President Obama should have the last say. They believe that their main focus should be on how to best prepare for the possible repealing of the law. The Human Rights Campaign believes that this is a step in the right direction. They are for equality in all people.

I personally have no problem with this law being repealed. I believe in equality and equal rights for everyone, no matter what their race, religion, or sexual orientation. This shouldn't make any difference if someone wants to join the army and help fight for our country. I think that it is admirable to offer your services to your country. If someone wants to help, let them. Don't discriminate against someone just because they are different from you. The "don't ask, don't tell" law worked fine for a while, but it's old and outdated, in the view of some. I think people are much more accepting of people now, and will be willing to give them those rights that should have been theirs to begin with. I am not sure if this law will actually be repealed. If it stays in place, I would hope that no one is discouraged from helping our country if they want to. But if the law was repealed, I don't think our military would much any different. The only difference would be that there would be no suffering in silence.

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