So they started the discussion today about throwing out don’t ask, don’t tell. Okay, here’s what I don’t understand. If they say they want to repeal don’t ask, don’t tell why are they saying they have to do a year long study to do so? Why can’t they just say, “Starting tomorrow, we will no longer prohibit gays from serving in the military.” and be done with it? What do they have to do? It’s not like they have to change anything. All the gays will still have their jobs in the military but now they can say they are gay and not be discharged for saying so. Am I missing something or is there more to it that I’m not aware of?
I don’t think Obama cares he is just paying lip service. This is not a year long study….This has been studied extensively.
My best guess! is that it’s politics. Taking a year will just string us along through the midterm elections in hopes that the gay community will just hang in there. Makes no sense. Did it take a year to implement the policy. From a military tactical stand point, it doesn’t make much sense either. We are currently in two wars!
I think the president should just lay down the law. It’s be great to hear him say that he’d happy to accept the resignation of anyone that disagrees with the policy of allowing gays in the military, but I doubt that would ever happen.
Nope, it is that simple. I’m afraid it’s going to come with some stipulation or oddity that may not be all that we’re hoping for