Originally Posted by ilovetv

I read it and agree with you on the respect that ought to be had for people changing their stance when seeing good reason to do that. That's why I don't agree with people who mock the presidential candidates for being "flip floppers" on certain policies. Also, I know people who have had major turning points and total 180 turn in direction in their personal lives, and their conversion to cleaner living is authentic.

My only thought about the Marine's statement is he concluded there are no problems with the openly gay policy when really, very little time has passed since the policy change.

Time-tested policies are a good thing, I think.