May 252010
After months of political jockeying, congressional Democrats appear to have reached a deal with the White House on the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Having come up short in attempts to completely repeal the policy, three congressional sponsors have now proposed legislation that reflects something more of a compromise.
Under the proposed legislation, military personell will be required to either “Ask, but Don’t Tell” or to “Don’t Ask, but Do Tell.” Once the legislation is passed, every conversation between soldiers must include either “Asking” or “Telling,” but not both.
In a related story, legislation has also been proposed that would change the Naval rank of ”Rear Admiral” to something less gay sounding.
