Gays and Lesbians Are Officially Reporting for Duty

For the first time in American military history, gays and lesbians will officially be allowed to openly serve their country. After may years of political wrangling, the controversial 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy enacted during the Clinton administration has been laid to rest once and for all. A majority of Armed Forces members have been briefed on the matter and received special training aimed at a smooth transition to the new policy.

Service members who were previously denied an opportunity to serve will now be able to join the military without issue. Enlisted members who were kicked out of the military under the old policy, will be able to re-enlist. However, military officials have been unclear as to whether or not those service members would retain the rank they had achieved while enlisted.

The new policy, while long overdue,  will almost certainly be music to the ears of President Obama's political base. But, will the repeal of DADT be enough to satisfy gay and lesbian voters who've been increasingly disappointed with President Obama's first three years in office?