Defense secretary Robert Gates spoke at Duke University recently, urging the “best and brightest” to “step out of your comfort zone” and join the military. I thought that sounded fine until Gates bwhegan dragging his feet when a judge (temporarily) struck down the military’s don’t ask, don’t tell policy.

Allowing gays to serve openly “is an action that requires careful preparation and a lot of training,” Gates said. “It has enormous consequences for our troops.”

Bullshit, plain and simple. Gays have served in the military as long as there have been troops. Many have them have proven their valor and loyalty. Some have paid the ultimate price for their country, yet these soldiers and sailors must be dishonest to their fellow servicemembers about who they are. This is simply wrong.
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