The U.S. Military Will Adjust To Openly Gay Soldiers In The Ranks According To Admiral Mullen

BRONZE STAR CEREMONY - U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff addresses audience members at an award ceremony recognizing three airmen with the Bronze Star award for their tours of duty in Afghanistan during an all-hands call on Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., June 3, 2010. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad McNeeley

Military Will Adjust To Gay Recruits, Mullen Says During Ft. Bragg Visit -- McClatchy News

FORT BRAGG — Openly gay recruits will likely be admitted into the military, and the services will adjust to their presence, Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told a group of soldiers at Fort Bragg on Wednesday.

"The law has not changed," Mullen said, referring to a vote Friday in the U.S. House of Representatives to approve a plan that would eventually repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy. But President Barack Obama has made clear his support for changing the policy; Democratic members of Congress seem to be willing; and Mullen himself has said the policy is indefensible.

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My Comment: The majority of servicemen/women oppose this change in policy .... a policy that is now being rushed by Congress (so much for the promise that this policy will be proposed only after a review) because there is a realization that many of them will probably be turfed out in November.

As to what is my take .... many soldiers will adjust .... but (many) others will also resign. As to the question on whether this will make the U.S. military more effective during a time of war .... I have grave doubts.