Photo: Secretary of Defense Robert GatesFrom Stars And Stripes:
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said Pentagon lawyers are researching whether military officials can ignore the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy in cases where servicemembers are “outed” against their will.
Gates comments Tuesday came less than a week after 77 House Democrats petitioned President Barack Obama to stop enforcement of the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military until the law can be repealed.
On Monday, the White House reiterated its support for overturning the 1993 “don’t ask” law during a reception with gay and lesbian advocacy groups. White House and Pentagon officials have said they are looking for “responsible” ways to overturn the law without jeopardizing national security.
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My Comment: With all of the crisis, wars, and do and die decisions that President Obama has on his plate .... does he really want to push this agenda now?
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