Posted by JM Ashby
The usual cast of characters are out and about today spreading the gospel of anti-gay fearmongering and lamenting the repeal of DADT, but one sad individual in particular caught my attention.
Here is Jon Kyl:
Kyl suggested that the troops have one function, which is "to fight and to fight well," while potentially sacrificing their lives to fulfill the goal. According to the Senate Minority Whip, repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell could inhibit the process and as a result "cost lives."
Apparently having gays within the ranks may cost lives, but blocking the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), as Jon Kyl has done, is not as big of a threat.
Mitch McConnell is now claiming that he too will oppose the new START.
Republicans obviously cannot be trusted on matters of national security. Politics, and more specifically opposing President Obama, is more important to them.