Finally, someone had the balls to do what Congress should have done ages ago.
Judge Virginia Phillips declared the United States military's "Don't ask, don't tell" legislation unconstitutional back in September, then completely discontinued its enforcement today. Though her ruling is effective immediately, the Department of Justice has 60 days to appeal the decision -- not that it's hinted whether or not it will stand by this ruling or fight it.
Technically, there's no legal obligation for the opposition to appeal her decision. And while this might be wishful thinking, I'm hoping that the Obama administration is either too lazy preoccupied to pursue it. Ideally, I would hope that some minds have changed for the better since the "Don't ask, don't tell" rally in Maine, but I think I've run out of patience for the Obama administration.
And now to get a little bit off topic, but not completely:
I remember watching this video and respecting the man for not letting his beliefs compromise common sense. Now, his administration wants to appeal a previous ruling that called parts of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.
Now, I'm not an idiot. I know social issues aren't the MOST important element of our government. Still, it just seems like a crappy thing to lie to some of your biggest supporters, tell them you've got their back, then turn around and disappoint us by conveniently losing your backbone.
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Yes, indeed.
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