Why I'd Be Astounded if "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Was Overturned Anytime Soon

Because politicians are scared of their constituents, and they won't want to risk the wrath of the very same homophobes who want to strike down gay marriage at every opportunity. Any Congressman who supports overturning "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is going to believe he's risking his career on an issue that he probably doesn't [...:]