Quote Of The Day - Sgt. Eric Alva On Gen Peter Pace

Retired Marine Staff Sft. Eric Alva from down here in San Antonio was the first US serviceman to be wounded in Iraq. He also happens to be gay, which didn't stop him serving with honor. Today he spoke out on Gen. Pace's claim that homosexuality is "immoral":

"Judging gay men and women in the military for factors unrelated to their fitness to serve undermines our military’s effectiveness. Certain leaders' bigotry should not be a rational basis for discrimination. This kind of prejudice is going to continue to have a direct impact on our national security as we allow qualified gay men and women to lose their jobs for no good reason. This policy — and General Pace’s bigotry — is outdated, unnecessary and counter to the same American values our soldiers are giving their lives for each and every day.”

What he said.