Congress now faces unprecedented pressure to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell.” The Pentagon released its report on the issue last week, finding that 70 percent of troops thought repeal would have mixed, positive, or no effect on the military. Defense Secretary Robert Gates urged the Senate to act quickly, as did Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Adm. Mike Mullen. But critics worry that the policy change could affect unit cohesion and be a distraction at a time of war. So it’s worth asking: what would repeal really entail? A quick guide: Click here.
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