Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael Mullen said he is working on an assessment of the potential military impact of overturning "don't ask, don't tell" policies. By Lauren Victoria Burke, ABC News via Getty ImagesWASHINGTON (AP) — President Obama's top military adviser said Sunday the Pentagon has enough challenges — including two wars — without rushing to overturn a decade-old policy that bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military and incites political and social factions on both sides.
Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said he is working on an assessment of what — if any — impact overturning "don't ask, don't tell" policies would mean for the military and its culture. In the meantime, the Pentagon plans to follow the existing rules, which say gays and lesbians can serve in the military if they do not disclose their sexuality or engage in homosexual behavior.
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My Comment: On Memorial Weekend, Adm. Mullen comes out with this policy statement. Sigh .... I am sure that all the soldiers are now happy and cheerful that the good Admiral is concerned that for the Gay Ban Law to be changed, the law has to be changed by Congress .... yeah right.
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