Changing The Approach To "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Robert Gates Wants 'More Humane' Approach To 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' -- Christian Science Monitor

The Obama administration is considering whether to try to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell.' Until then, Defense Secretary Robert Gates has the authority to interpret how the law applies in the US military.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates will soon announce a “more humane” policy expected to result in more flexible legal options for homosexual men or women serving in the US military.

Mr. Gates, who is expected to brief reporters on the matter later this week, called for a review of the current “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy to determine if there was a better way to handle service members identified as gay or lesbian by a third party.

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More News On "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

Military to Revise ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Rules -- New York Times
Military to tighten rules on gay firings -- AP
Source: Pentagon set to ease policy on gays in the military -- CNN
Gates to Make Military Discharge for Being Gay More Difficult -- FOX News
Gates to announce changes to ban on gays in military -- The Hill
Gates hopes to lay out 'way ahead' on 'Don't ask, don't tell' this week -- The Hill
Pentagon eyes more "humane" enforcement of gay ban -- Reuters
Changes coming on enforcement of military gay ban -- AP
Pentagon to Announce Changes in DADT Enforcement -- Advocate
Pentagon Split Over Gays in Military -- Human Events

My Comment: They are positioning future discussions on DADT to only start after this year's Congressional elections.