Check out the Black Hills Center for Equality if you ' re new to the area , they ' re good people . As for bars , I know the Brass Rail is gay friendly , but I don ' t know about people ' s individual experiences there . <| sep |>$ 1000 per soldier is a bargain compared to hearing aids . My last set cost $ 4400 . It will save money in the long run . Even if only saves a small handful of soldiers from having hearing problems , it ' s worth it ethically . Hearing loss makes it hard to function in society . It doesn ' t seem like hearing is the first priority based on the article , but if it gives a tactical advantage and it means more men and women can come home , that ' s all the more benefit . <| sep |> California will be up next i predict