"Don't ask, Don't tell" don't exist anymore

I'm surprised this hasn't been posted about but here you go: If you live in your own little world like me, you may have not noticed that the "Don't ask, Don't tell" ban has been lifted by the Senate. It was passed by 65-31, with some moderate Republicans joining the Democrats. President Obama is expected to sign it into law. Finally the debate is over, at least for now.

If you are gay, kudos to you, you now can serve in the military. If you are a coward, like me, that is one less way to worm your way out of military service.

I'm just amazed how long the US managed to prevent gays from serving openly. I mean, the ancient Greeks were pretty known for their homosexuality in the military. And what is worse, gay men serving, or women serving with straight men? We also don't have to worry too much about gays raping women and girls.

So what does everyone think about the lifting of the ban and what effects do you think it will have on the military?

-a G.U. from the Spiral King