Dems reluctant to take on 'don't ask, don't tell'

[Cobra]

Of course they do nothing. Long past time to get rid of such a stupid policy.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080611/ap_on_go_co/gays_military

WASHINGTON - Democrats say the nation should be ashamed of its ban on gays serving openly in the military. It discourages qualified people from joining the ranks at a time when the armed forces are stretched by two wars, they say, and is degrading to those willing to serve their country.

So what have the Democrats done about it? Nothing, really.

Since taking control of Congress in January 2007, Democrats have not convened hearings on the matter or taken up legislation that would let gays serve openly, although most party members favor repealing the prohibition.

In a recent interview with The Advocate, a gay newsmagazine, Democrat Barack Obama stopped short of promising to lead the way for change, saying only that he can "reasonably see" a repeal of the current ban if elected president.

[davo]

The democrats have learned not to bring up things to do with God, Gays and Guns PRIOR to an election.

However, they will eagerly promote the other side of Pat Buchanan's 'culture war' once Obama is president. (They will probably wuss out on foreign policy changes though, just as the democrat congress did in 2006)

I must admit, to me, having people who happen to be gay, serving in the military really isn't that bigger deal. I'm more inclined to agree with Ron Paul's view that sexual behavioral policies should only deal with disruptive sexual fraternization, whether homosexual or heterosexual.