One Judge Instantly Nullifies Pentagon’s Policy on Military Service

Wednesday, October 13, 2010
By Pete Yost, Associated Press

Washington (AP) - A federal judge's ruling that the military must stop its "don't ask, don't tell" policy comes amid conflicting concerns of gays who think the government is moving too slowly to let them serve openly and Pentagon officials who believe that moving too quickly might disrupt a military engaged in war.

Gay rights groups have said they are disappointed that legislation to override the ban is likely to languish in Congress until next year, when Democrats could have fewer seats and less power to override Republican objections. the rest