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My best friend’s family was discriminated against by other military personnel and their families while living on Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS for being black.  I think that though racism is a continuing problem, it’s something that is worth changing.  I think that sexual discrimination, though it may take time to overcome, is worth ending as well.  Our military, charged with protecting this country, should reflect the public it serves.  

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