Third quarter is focused on challenging the status quo. One real world application that fits with this idea is the repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy in the military. Gay Rights are something that I care deaply about and I was very happy to hear when this policy was appealed.
President Obama challenged the status quo when removing this policy. Gay people were not allowed to openly talk about their sexual orientation at all in the military and others were not allowed to ask if someone was gay. Hence, treating the gays unfairly even though they are willing/are doing the things that the other people are doing.
A change like this could help others become more tolerant of people who are different, especially gay people. As we have talked about in class, there have been homosexual and bisexual people forever. It is rediculous that they have been treated differently, or not given the same rights, as everyone else. Hopefully others will realize this and help create change.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/dont-ask-dont-tell-senate-advances-repeal-ban-gays-military/story?id=12429640&page=2
