Friday, April 17, 2009

Gates Hints At Changes To Ban On Gays In Military

From L.A. Times:

The Defense chief says Obama has been clear with the military about his stance. The president will move cautiously and deliberately, Gates said.

Reporting from Carlisle Barracks, Pa. -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Thursday that the Obama administration would move cautiously in shifting policies on gays serving openly in the military, but he signaled that service members should prepare for possible changes.

In his most extensive remarks to date about the ongoing ban on gays who serve openly, Gates said he and other military leaders had "begun a dialogue" with President Obama about the issue.

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My Comment: I call this "laying the groundwork" for a big change in policy.

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