Another Federal Judge Holds 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Unconstitutional

As for the issue of "Don't ask, don't tell...", the issue of sexual orientation so long as those in uniform do their task as designated; especially those in the line of fire, under stress or in position of command, then becomes an entirely moot point and thus a non-issue. In the military, unlike civilian, world there is no separation of public and private life. However, that notwithstanding, one's sexual preference and one's ability to function in a particular role or to do a given task are two separate issues. As a result, whether bisexual, heterosexual, homosexual or abstinent, the only true measure's are one's ability to fulfill the task at hand, period. If unable to carry out the task, then not qualified and out. Like having a fighter pilot who loses his sight...No way to fix that is there? Then in that event, he's out, discharged. Nobody should care if Lt. "Top Gun" is gay or straight, so long as they can do their job and follow their orders, right? Same thing G.I. Joe/Jane, if they can carry a rifle or whatever and follow their orders the same applies, correct? At least that's how I see it. The U.S. Armed Forces is an Employer, right? And as an Employer, they don't get the right to descriminate any more than if they were any other Employer would, (remember the EEOC?). That should be especially so now that we're in the midst of a quagmire called Afghanistan where our soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen are fighting and dying. So don't start telling us that one American's blood is any better, more qualified or somehow more "worthy" of potentially being spilled than the other as a result of something like "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" or anything else as silly as that. If they are qualified, trained and willing to take the risk, then thank God for the men and women who are willing to serve this country no matter what their sexual orientation!!!!!! Leave what goes on in one's bedroom IN THE BEDROOM!!!

Constitutional or not - dividing our military from within is not a good idea. They need to act together as one to be successful. The bottom line is do you want to be right or do you want to win conflicts? Unfortunately in this case there is no possible way to get both results. Hundreds of years of military experience knows what works and what does not. Politicians and lawmakers with no military experience should not be allowed to make decisions for the military.

Another activist judge who knows NOTHING about anything has decided they know more than hundreds of years of military and what it takes to keep them and a country safe. Let's get this straight..you can't protect your legal citizens..because they have rights that others don't in their countries (so American..go to hell)...you can't uphold the constitution because it is a document that is "out-of-touch" and is "elastic" (to quote the poser-in-chief)..and it must be changed because they're so much smarter than our founders..Unreal...Activists, be damned.

Since when does a federal judge tell the Air Force what to do.Leave military matters to the military.Whats happened to our country?God help the USA.

That's fine. Let's forget about "Don't ask, don't tell." Let's enact just "DON'T." Lady Gaga says that all American soldiers who don't want to serve with gays should just go home...think about it.

First of all I agree that GLBTs or what ever thier sexual choice may be should be allowed to serve openly. However it is not for a civilian judge to decide. The President could end this tomorrow simply by giving the order, that is why he is called Commaner and Chief. He is in charge of the military PERIOD. He gives the order they have to obey.

This judge needs kicked off the bench, The UCMJ says any Adultrous action is cause for discharge (not just homosexual, but all) These liberal judges need to stop being activist from the bench. Don't stick your nose in Military business.

The judge is wrong. The key is "married" and Affair....the military will not stand for that. The military is right and this judge is wrong. Its not about gay, but committing adultry. Also, I believe gays should not bring it out in the military..that could be a serious security issue. Try living in the military. If you are gay, you may feel you are a woman, and there you are living with a group of men, or you may feel you are a man, and find yourself living with a group of women. Do you understand this? Keep it as is. Don't tell, don't ask.

This is another example of the hypocracy of elected officials and the ignornace and arrogance within the Military for years. 99% of the Career Military couldn't think for themselves and rely on somone tell them how to act and react. Its the Military inbreeding that created the anti gay attitude. I worked for 3 Lesbian Generals,everbody knew. So why weren't they ever Court Martialed? This case will open the door to Constitutional Due Process in almost every Military Court Martial. Its about time the UCMJ is turned upsdie down and Career Military are exposed for theri incompetnece!!!!

I find this ruling very strange. If you are a hetrosexual man or woman and you have an affair with a married person....and they are in the military...they will boot you out. This has nothing to do with being gay...its been a law in the military for years. The judge is wrong. The key here is "married".....military will toss you out in a heartbeat if you do that while in the miliary and if they know about it. Its the affair when someone is married...not being gay. This judge is way wrong.