Approximately two weeks ago, the House of Representatives passed an amendment, introduced by Congressman Alcee Hastings, that would prohibit people affiliated with hate groups from joining the military. The amendment is one of dozens tacked on to the National Defense Authorization Act for 2010 -- the bill that OKs money to be spent on the armed forces. The full bill passed the House and the companion bill was read aloud today in the Senate.
Rep. Hastings himself has conceded that his ame