WP – Gene Taylor unconvinced on lifting gay military ban
But lawmakers, who are divided on whether to end the ban, say they want to hear from the service chiefs. They are the ones who would be in charge of putting any changes in place and responding to any fallout.
“The armed forces have always placed military effectiveness above individual needs,” said Rep. Gene Taylor, a conservative Democrat from Mississippi who says he is unconvinced that the ban should be lifted.
“This is one of the core concepts that has made the U.S. military one of the most effective combat forces in history,” he said.
While Mullen says he believes the ban should be lifted, he has said he can’t speak for the service chiefs other than to say they support Gates’ yearlong assessment.
Washington Post
2/20/10
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