2011 Defense Authorization Bill Voted Down 56-43

The defeat of this legislation is being portrayed in the media as a blow against gays in the military.  The article on the don't ask - don't tell  is just a portion of what was defeated.  The media just brushed over the DREAM Act portion of the bill.  Harry Reid is one of the 3 Democrats that voted against this bill so that he could introduce it again later.  It was his bill!!  For Christ sake if you vote against your own bill it should be dead.  The legislative process has turned into a joke.