Finally: Don't Ask Don't Tell hearing Tuesday

By GottaLaff

That sound you hear is the right side of the aisle screaming "Obstruct!"

A senior defense official says to expect Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Admiral Mike Mullen provide more details about the end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" during the Senate Budget hearings next Tuesday and Wednesday. [...]

The Joint Chiefs still have not worked out details on how military policy or infrastructure may change if DADT is repealed. One senior defense official said they will examine the need for actual changes in infrastructure -- separate berthing, showers, etc. -- NOT because they believe there needs to be separate facilities, but only to be prepared for critics who have said this could be an issue for the military. [...]

This new, more humane implementation will likely be the interim policy until the U.S. military figures out what needs to be changed for a smooth transition.

For much more, including which questions we should expect to be asked, go here.

I'd like to see an executive order on this, but that's not going to happen. I keep reminding myself what it would be like if McCain/Palin made it to the White House. After coming down off the ceiling at the very thought of those two taking charge of anything, and popping a few pretend sedatives, I realize I have to accept the baby steps we're taking, take a deep breath, and hope for the best.

I feel very strongly about DADT. It's hard to be patient, but patient I must be.