Can't We Just Stop Asking and Stop Telling, Already?

Enough of this ridiculousness, already:

A lesbian cadet who resigned from West Point last year has been rejected for readmission to the academy even as the military moves toward ending its "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Officials at the U.S. Military Academy say they reached the only decision they could, because the repeal of the policy is not in effect yet.

Katherine Miller left halfway through her stint at the academy in August, saying she couldn't lie about her sexuality. The 21-year-old from Findlay, Ohio, became a prominent face in the debate over gays serving openly.

She re-applied to West Point around the time Congress voted to repeal the law in December. The repeal will go into effect 60 days after officials certify that it won't hurt troops' fighting ability.

Miller transferred to Yale University.

Some of you who have followed the never-ending saga of the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell might remember the story of Katherine Miller.  She is a former cadet at the U.S. Military Academy who resigned from West Point a week before she would have been required to commit to finish her final two years and serve five years in the military.  Rachel Maddow did a wonderful interview with her last year, as part of her one-woman attempt to put a human face on this despicable piece of public policy.



Incredibly talented, smart and articulate.  Committed first and foremost, to country, service and duty.

When are we finally going to stop undermining our country's military might in the name of fear and prejudice?  All on a technicality, I might add.