Duncan Hunter attempts to block 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal

[cal04]

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/15/congressman-attempts-to-block-dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal/

The repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy may hit a road block in Congress next week.

Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-California, is drafting a bill that would change how - and possibly if - the repeal is implemented. The repeal law passed in December requires the president, defense secretary and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to certify that the military is ready for the change. Hunter's bill would require the four service chiefs to also sign off on the policy change.

At a December hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Army, Marine Corps and Air Force chiefs expressed concern about the effect a possible repeal of the ban on homosexuals openly serving in the military would have on active combat units.

Joe Kasper, a spokesman for Hunter, said the congressman wants the chiefs involved in the process to ensure the repeal "doesn't impact combat readiness."

[Arkana]

1. Too bad the bill has to be approved by the Senate and signed by the President.

And they don't have the votes to override.

Nice try.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

2. I know a dead man propped up on a horse to frighten his enemies who'll like this.

[Faygo Kid]

3. I remember him.

[MadBadger]

4. Who writes this shit? It wont hit any kind of road block because of the Senate and/or Obama

[AlinPA]

7. There are lot of garbage articles by "journalists" out there, what gets me is their paper or

"news" organization publishes this crap.

[bluestateguy]

5. Votes aren't there in the Senate; will be vetoed by Obama

So why waste everyone's time?

[Arkana]

6. Three words:

Because they can.

[MH1]

11. because they're republicans and that's what they do

[silverweb]

8. Showboating.

That's all it is. Another distraction to rile up their base and distract Dems from noticing the other sneaky things they're working on.

[pinto]

9. Ah geez. Between Duncan and Issa, I'm not sure who embarasses CA more...

:eyes:

[Pab Sungenis]

10. I said this would happen.

The vote last year was eyewash; if Obama, the Pentagon, or the Joint Chiefs don't block it, the new Republican House will during the "Congressional Review" period.

[Volaris]

12. never mind the concept that

The Congress, The President, the Sec. of Defense, and the Chairman of the J.C's. are the ones who SET policy, and the chain of command exist to CARRY OUT, rather then QUESTION or disregard the policy set.
To advance or advocate anything else, is to empower a military Junta government, rather than the American Republic.
Idiots.