But I say this because there are already a lot of nay-sayers who say don't bother introducing legislation, Republicans control the House, it will never get to the President's desk, yadda yadda yadda. To them I say it is a BFD if repeal passes the Senate Judiciary Committee this cycle, a goal Sen. Feinstein articulated her plans to achieve at yesterday's press conference. That will make headlines around the country, headlines of articles where it is explained what DOMA does to same-sex couples. Passage will also give momentum to drive Senators to sign onto the bill, or at least give it a second look. And suddenly we have a lot more than just 19 votes. Two votes shy of committee passage is no small thing.