An interesting day... I didn't

An interesting day... I didn't go to work today (day off), but I ended up thinking a lot about work. That's probably not a good idea. I rested up a bit and ended up going to a movie this afternoon. I went to see Anger Management with Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson. It was ok, but I really thought that it would be funnier. I guess I was a bit disappointed.

Kent just came home to take a run. It's unbelievable weather out. It's 80 degrees now and by this time tomorrow will be 40 degrees. My trip to the Virgin Islands is all set. I'll be talking more about it as time goes on I'm sure.

Gay Union Ban Clears Texas Senate. AUSTIN, Tx. -- The Texas Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that bans state recognition of same-sex civil unions or marriages. A similar measure is headed for passage in the House after clearing a committee vote. Republican Sen. Jeff Wentworth of San Antonio, the bill's chief sponsor, said it was necessary to prevent the state from recognizing Vermont-style civil unions and will nullify the state's constitutional obligation to recognize unions that are legal in other states. I wonder what they are so afraid of. I mean, it seems to me that marriage should be able to stand on it's own merits. Is it really that fragile? I'm honestly beginning to believe that all it really is is a big social club that certain members can belong to (heterosexuals only) and that you can get free prizes for participating (gifts at the wedding reception). And, don't forget those little bonus items (laws made just for the happy newlyweds to let everyone know that we approve of you). WHAT CRAP. It's not that I feel anything against people who are married. On the contrary, I'm very happy for them. Alright... I'll change the subject before I get started AGAIN....
Military Gay Linguist Firings Escalate. (Washington, D.C.) The number of linguists in the US military discharged because they are gay is growing despite a critical need for language specialists the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network today. In November the military fired nine linguists, trained in Arabic and Korean. Since then, the SLDN said in a statement, it has assisted an additional twenty-four linguists targeted under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Our military at work. Good job guys! Here's what I propose. I think that every single gay and lesbian person should come out and be discharged from the military. Think about it guys/gals. Why should we try to serve our country and risk our lives if they really don't want us? It makes no sense. Heck, I'm one gay who is willing to stay here and let the real men go get killed for me. Sound like a plan? Now watch. Someone will accuse me of being "unpatriotic". I'm not unpatriotic, I'm just fed up with the bullshit. There's a difference. Why risk your life if you will get discharged if you are found out (and they will eventually find out, because you will slip up)? What is the price tag of your own self respect? The military can take their don't ask, don't tell policy and shove it. For more on this, go to the Washington Post.
On a brighter note, Covington, Ohio is getting a gay rights law. Too bad that it's so watered down that it has no teeth to it. I guess it's the thought that counts.
For those techies out there who are managing networks, I thought this article was a bit interesting.

Later everyone. Kent's home and it's time to get something to eat!!