John McCain

He's like a punch-me clown: you just can't keep them down. After what many thought would be a tough primary fight, he's sticking up his head again. But this time, it is to declare intent to filibuster any attempts to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Never mind the fact that it has been ruled unconstitutional, and would have ended if the Department of Justice hadn't stuck it's long nose into things. Of course, he did explain that he would during a lame duck session and until there had been a complete review on effect in morale and battle effectiveness. OK, let's think about this: if they are not allowed to say they are gay, and they are trained, then they are effective, and they will not become less so just because they admit to being gay. Unfortunately, there is currently a split between the members of the military. I do think it should be repealed, and no, I do not think there will be disastrous consequences.