Michelangelo Signorile reports that, in the midst of the real business of the military, its peak period, actual war, once again the Pentagon has decided that gays are too useful to be thrown out.

Rather than speedily drumming out gays based on rumors or overheard declarations - the essence of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy - the military in some cases even appears intent on proving service people aren't gay, even after the individuals claim to be.