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It's a sticky issue.
We want politicians to 'do the right thing,' but often fail to recognize that opinions regarding what constitutes the right thing vary widely.
I honestly think Obama failed to understand during his campaign exactly how restrictive the political world is. After watching some of the decisions he's made, I've come to the conclusion that there was a lot of simple naivete and optimism there. Now that he's in office it seems he's finding that his powers aren't nearly as far reaching as he had assumed they would be.
Repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell would be a positive move, in my opinion. However, the gains made need to be balanced against the costs incurred. If repealing this policy causes him to step on some toes which in turn makes it harder for him to do some of the other things he wants to do, then he needs to prioritize.
Don't Ask Don't Tell is dated and quaint. I've no doubt that it's days are numbered. At the same time, I could see it being held back as a second term sort of issue.
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I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept
I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept
I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head
I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said
- Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame
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