On 'don't ask, don't tell' I was always the same. I said…
“On 'don't ask, don't tell' I was always the same. I said we needed a complete review of the impact on morale and battle effectiveness of 'don't ask, don't tell' before we repeal it. That's my position now. Now they're trying to ram through a repeal without a - any kind of really realistic survey done.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Policy changes should be based on thorough, realistic assessments of morale and effectiveness.
In simple terms: Policy needs solid data.
Key Takeaway
Demand evidence before reform.
Themes
military policy
LGBT rights
leadership
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- military planning
- legislative debate
- public opinion
Key Concepts
policy analysis
morale impact
strategic review
Questions to Reflect On
- What data would convince you to support repeal?
- How can morale be measured accurately?
A Different Perspective
Surveys may be politically avoided.