I think you're reacting a bit harshly.
We are talking about one of the most left-wing places on the planet after all, and without extremes how would we find the middle?
If this helps end the silly and bigoted ban against gays in the miltary, than it may ultimately provide some good. That being said I think the Republican lawmakers are doing the right thing by threatening to remove all Federal funding.
The US Marines are a pretty tough bunch, they can deal with this. Those protestors who clearly are biting the hand that feeds them will get it in time. These things do have a way of working themselves out.
-spence
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