Dems Want Temporary 'Don't Ask' Immunity

From The Washington Times:

Frustrated by the lack of action to overturn the "don't ask, don't tell" policy, Democrats in Congress are calling for at least temporary immunity so gay service members can testify at the Capitol about their experiences.

Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, Florida Democrat, introduced a bill this week to grant immunity to troops who otherwise would run afoul of the policy, which bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military. He and other advocates see it as at least a first step to pushing the issue forward.

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My Comment: Even though the mass majority of servicemen/women do not want this policy to change, Congress is still going to charge ahead to change it.

I personally do not see it going to the President's desk this term. He has too many issues on the front burner, and he will need all the political capital that he has to pass his health and economic agenda in the next 3 years. If he wins a second term, expect "don't ask, don't tell" to be abolished.