Blacks in History all Americans can be proud of

We all know of Martin Luther King Jr. & Booker T Washington, here are a few more
influential blacks in history all Americans and black white can be proud of

Shirley Chisholm (Nov. 20, 1924- Jan. 1, 2005): Amazing black woman,that fought for change. Faced discrimination not only as a Black person but also for being a woman, The challenges and discrimination only seemed to fuel her passion for change and real hope for Blacks in the mid-sixties and even so today in the hearts of those who are inspired by her courage and honor truly a wonderful woman."I want history to remember me not just as the first black woman to be elected to Congress, not as the first black woman to have made a bid for the presidency of the United States, but as a black woman who lived in the 20th century and dared to be herself." -Shirley Chisholm

Ossie Davis(Dec. 18, 1917-Feb. 4 2005): Black male actor who would always show a degree of dignity in his roles. This man would not sacrifice his honor and skills as an actor by playing stereotype roles in movies. Courageously defied the likes that would cast blacks in only subservient roles."Struggle is strengthening. Battling with evil gives us the power to battle evil even more." -Ossie Davis

Bishop Richard Allen(Feb. 14, 1760- March 26, 1831)“If you love your children, if you love your country, if you love the God of love, clear your hands from slaves, burden not your children or country with them.”

My view of Don't ask Don't tell (DADT) policy

Don't Ask Don't tell:

In the past decade and a half the United States Military has implemented the “don't ask don't tell” policy. To me that says we will not ask of your sexual preference and in return you do not tell of your sexual preference. Sounds a lot like common sense and something I think many people in society at large live their daily life I mean even if a homosexual is blatantly flamboyant many people do not make it their business until it (the flamboyant nature) interferes with what is the the social or personal norm or invades personal space . I am not homophobic nor do I hate homosexuals I do however hate the homosexual life style this is as a result of my scripture based view that homosexuality is a sin. Not only from a scripture view do I believe it is wrong I believe that homosexuality in society damages society as a whole but I will have to write a different post on that because I have started to ramble and have gotten from the issue of don't ask don't tell.

Needless to say I am against removing the “don't ask don't tell” policy from our military here are a few reasons why number One: Openly homosexual men or women will be subject to prejudice and mistreatment I am personally against that, as are (I am assuming) Representatives in D.C so why open the door to allow that sort of behavior to even begin to take effect?
Number Two: Openly homosexual men or women in our military mis-represent the American fighting spirit of our military this in its self can cause a divide within the military, Deny it all you want be we all know that a divide of this sort can only result in political and societal disaster furthermore not to mention the devastating effects of moral within our great military.
Number Three: The removal of don't ask don't tell can result in change of policy and of regulations of our military to be biased towards homosexuality. The current policy of don't ask don't tell, while not perfect is currently protecting both homosexuals and by protecting their privacy and personal decisions.
Protecting heterosexuals by not allow them to engage into any derogatory behaviors that may be very dangerous for both heterosexuals and homosexuals. At the end of all of this I begin to ask myself what role should the Federal Government play in Policy and Regulation in the military? Should some policies such as “Don't ask don't tell” and “Rules of engagement” be left to the Generals and Majors that know the battle on the field and in barracks?

A little bit about me

About me: I am a young, black man my interest in politics had begun at a age of 16. More aggressively interested by age 18. At that time I would leave home to work the 3rd shift, listening to the sometimes inflammatory, never at a loss of words Michael Savage show. Needless to say there was never a dull moment before I finally arrived at my job then 45miles away. I have always sense I can remember had an appreciation for the arts, listening to classical music while writing a poem are two of my personal favorite past times. I am a Christian (not religious) my personal walk with God has been a rough one full of ignorance, rebellion and addictions, yet also full of deliverance, grace, forgiveness and growth. My political views are what I like to call evidence based, Views that are based from evidence not just opinion or personal feelings (Okay maybe sometimes). Perhaps I should re-phrase, With my political views and world views I strive to have them evidence based. If I strongly believe in something or have faith in something I will give the evidence that I base that faith or belief on, Majority of the time if not all you need to do is ask me to.