Priorities
by digby
The reasonable moderate Susan Collins:
I think it's the right thing to do. I think it's only fair. I think we should welcome the service of these individuals who are willing and capable of serving their country. But I cannot vote to proceed to this bill under a situation that is going to shut down the debate and preclude Republican amendments. That too is not fair.
Right. Because the unfairness of not allowing Republican amendments is equal to the unfairness of forcing people who are voluntarily dying in your wars to live a lie. Indeed, it's worse because Senate procedures is a matter of important privilege for the minority party, while repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell is just about acknowledging basic human rights for minorities. Let's keep our priorities straight.
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