“As a nation built on the principle of equality, we should recognize and welcome change that will build a stronger more cohesive military. It is time to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell” and allow our military leaders to create policy that holds our service members to a single standard of conduct and discipline," - former JCOS chairman General John Shalikashvili.

I don't believe this will happen in Obama's first term. I gave up hope on Obama and civil rights a long time ago. But I'd sure love to be proven wrong.

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