disappointing DADT statement

NoH8

On one hand, I don't understand why any self respecting LGBT person would want to work for an institution that's discriminatory and prejudicial as th united states armed services.  On the other hand,this statement disturbs me Defense Secretary Robert Gates says both he and President Barack Obama have "a lot on our plates right now." As Gates puts it, "let's push that one down the road a little bit." There's always going to be a lot going on or an excuse not to guarantee equal rights to gays. I think Gates is overcomplicating the situation by wanting to do feasibility studies-- when Lincoln freed the slaves, I doubt he did studies to see how that would effect people, he just acted because it was the right thing to do. When civil rights became law, it wasn't about feasibility, it was about doing the right thing.  I say repeal DADT right away and if people don't like it, they can quit the military.

Gates: No Change Coming Soon On "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

WASHINGTON - Don't expect any change soon to the "don't ask, don't tell" policy about gays in the military.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says both he and President Barack Obama have "a lot on our plates right now." As Gates puts it, "let's push that one down the road a little bit."

The White House has said Obama has begun consulting with Gates and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on how to lift the ban. Gates says that dialogue has not really progressed very far at this point in the administration.

The Pentagon policy was put in place after President Bill Clinton tried to lift the ban on gay service members in 1993.

The policy refers to the military practice of not asking recruits their sexual orientation. In turn, service members are banned from saying they are gay or bisexual, engaging in homosexual activity or trying to marry a member of the same sex.

Gates appeared on "Fox News Sunday."

dee1961

Doesn't suprise me one bit, they always find an excuse to put the LGBT issues "down the road'

NoH8

It shouldn't surprise me either, but I keep optimism alive that they'll finally get it. It's too bad Obama has to go through  less progressive people to  get things done.