My general predisposition is if people want to sacrifice themselves for our country, we should honor that, Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) said. But I thought the generals were going to look at the issue, and Id like to hear what they have to say. Other moderates on the Armed Services panel, including Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) and Jim Webb (D-Va.), expressed similar concern during a hearing on the issue earlier this month featuring Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The two military advisers announced at that meeting plans for a rollback of the dont ask, dont tell
policy, along with a yearlong review to determine the best course for implementing a full repeal. But speaking before the Armed Services panel Tuesday, Gen. George Casey, the Army chief of staff, urged lawmakers not to move
legislation before the military completes its review. I do have serious concerns about the impact of repeal of the law on a force that is fully engaged in two ...