This is a first-hand account of a young man in the allegedly "manliest and most macho" branch of our military, and yet, after being frightening to reveal himself, finally came out to his fellow Marines, and they all said it was no big deal. This along with the quotes of major military big-wigs and well documented stats to show how attitudes within the military has changed, presents a compelling reason for why the government should re-think and remove its bans on gays serving openly in our military. The story is not biased in the sense that it does discuss the issue openly and explains how feelings and perceptions have changed over time, and how younger generations, and those with better education are realizing how being gay is a personal matter and not something that should garner official discrimination.