DADT Repeal

How many of you have gay friends or relatives? Do they serve in the military? If so, then they probably shouldn't hold their breath about getting Don't Ask, Don't Tell repealed. This is the last month to get it done, the White House is starting to focus on other things. Now just think, if they hadn't challenged the court's appeal, it would've been overturned, because it was found unconstitutional. People on the Hill say there are two possibilities. The first is that enough Republicans cross over, thereby bringing cloture, or an end to debate, causing an immediate vote on the topic. Another possibility floating is that if, by some chance, the bill fails, due to the lack of time allowed on GOP amendments, if they are even allowed, then a vote on DADT by itself may be done, even though it isn't expected to pass. Things are not helped by the fact that two more military leaders have come out saying that they would not pass a repeal right now, but they would implement it if it did pass. The head of the Army and Marines have also said that they do not think recruitment would drop, or that many soldiers would resign. Obviously, John McCain has seized on this news like a bulldog that got a hold of the steak, saying that all the different opinions the military leaders have is a sign that more debate is needed, as well as saying that he and 41 others do not back repeal while there is still high unemployment and high deficits. Not that these things have stopped the White House from saying that the repeal is still on the table. All right, so if this is so important, why don't you muscle the Senate personally, Mr. President? Fear of losing the base and the moderates? Most likely. As much as I would like to see DADT repealed, I fear that it will not be. And it may be a long time before another chance comes up.