Appeals court suspends enforcement of 'don't ask, don't tell' policy

[superfan1]

Washington (CNN) -- A federal appeals court Wednesday issued an order blocking the U.S. military from enforcing its "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays and lesbians serving in the military. U.S. officials have been moving ahead with dismantling the policy but had objected to having the courts force the government to officially repeal it at this

Comments

[thunderbird8]

One is inclined to wonder how fast DADT was put in place when it was first passed.

Then again, I don't think we were fighting any wars at that point.

[erunamiryene]

Gates was such a fucking chickenshit for leaving office without certifying repeal. Panetta, just get off your ass and fucking DO IT.

But the Obama administration, supported by Pentagon officials, argued that suspending the policy and forcing the military to immediately change course while the case is being appealed would cause problems during a time of war. and "The military should not be required to suddenly and immediately restructure a major personnel policy that has been in place for years, particularly during a time when the nation is involved in combat operations overseas," said the government in a prior legal brief.

Bullshit. "It's been repealed, get the fuck over it, do your job." Done. No more briefs about DADT. Swift, incisive punishment for those who act dishonorably and go after GLBT personnel. It's not fucking hard.