In San Diego: Rinaldi vs. Hunter

Today's San Diego Gay & Lesbian Times has some coverage of a Congressional race that everyone who cares about repeal of "Dont' Ask, Don't Tell" should be paying attention to: Openly gay veteran John Rinaldi is taking on the powerful chair of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Duncan Hunter.

Hunter has been one of the most consistent opponents of lifting the ban, and has been the chief Congressional roadblock to getting a hearing on H.R. 1059 - legislation to allow gays to serve openly. Rinaldi, by contrast, has been outspoken in his support of repeal, and has vowed he'd be a strong advocate for getting rid of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," if elected on Tuesday.

Here's what Rinaldi recently said:

“All citizens who have the ability, the sense of duty and the heart should have the right to serve their country, independent of race, religion, creed, gender or sexual orientation. Our great nation’s military, and the people it protects, deserve nothing less.”

We couldn't agree more.

Before you vote on Tuesday, we urge our San Diego supporters to know where the candidates stand on issues important to them.


- Steve Ralls