One of the LGBT community's top bloggers, and a former guest on this show--Pam Spaulding-- faced surgery today and is currently, apparently, recovering nicely. Here at SameSexSunday, we appreciate everything that Pam has done for the community and hope she's in tip-top shape again soon! Get well soon, Pam--we just know you'll be back on your feet in no time!
We are in the last days of disco here. If Republican leadership in the Senate continues to put that party on the wrong side of the issue, they'll have a lot of explaining to do later on. Better to back off and not risk military leaders saying, "Republicans put our national security at risk for political gain on this issue," in a few months. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/22/pentagon-warns-congress-dadt_n_786649.html Pentagon Warns Congress To Hurry Up On DADT Repeal SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia — The Pentagon's top leaders warned Sunday that if Congress fails to repeal the ban on gays serving openly in the military, the courts may order changes that military leaders consider too fast or poorly thought-out. The Pentagon is trying to make it easier for the Senate to consider lifting the ban in the current postelection session. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Sunday he will release a study of the effects of repeal on Nov. 30, a day earlier than planned. That could