Friday, June 4, 2010

Two Soldier Sons

I am the father of two sons who have served in the U.S. Army. Both were honorably discharged. One served with distinction in Iraq and Afghanistan. One was discharged after a medical condition was discovered following his enlistment.

By coincidence, they were both born on Dec. 19, but they are not twins. One DOES have a twin brother, who did not serve in the military.

One lives with his wife and two daughters in Kentucky. One lives with his same-sex partner in Tennessee.

One is a talented rock guitarist. The other enjoys going off on weekends to play medieval role playing games with his twin brother. Neither of them likes show tunes, "Project Runway" or cooking. Both resist picking up after themselves at home but are meticulous in their work habits.

Tell me which one is gay. Tell me which one is straight. Then tell me why either of their sexual orientations matters.