It looks like Log Cabin is taking John McCain and others GOP leaders who are against the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell to task:

“The sentiment and personal conviction displayed by Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen show the finest commitment to honor and duty to our country’s armed forces and the purpose it serves to protect. Log Cabin Republicans is grateful to these men for providing such committed and dedicated testimony that the military is truly ready to take a stand against the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy – one of last forms of state-sanctioned discrimination,” stated Log Cabin Republicans Board of Directors Chairman Terry Hamilton. “To any Republicans who are sitting on the side-lines waiting for the military command to weigh-in – you now have your answer,” concluded Hamilton.

In response to Republican criticism of testimony provided by Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen, and a proposed repeal of the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy, Log Cabin Republicans National Spokesperson Charles T. Moran comments:

“Since this policy was instituted, roughly 13,500 gay and lesbian servicemembers have been discharged, and nearly 800 were in critical positions. This policy has cost US taxpayers over $350 million. Anybody who thinks this policy has worked ‘just fine’ clearly needs to get his or her head checked. Recent polls have shown that Seventy-five percent of servicemembers would have no problem serving alongside a fellow soldier that is gay,” stated Moran. “True conservatives understand that the defense of our nation and ensuring our freedom and liberty comes before any kind of personal hang-ups over sexual orientation. Our men and women in uniform understand that, hopefully so will Congressional Republicans after hearing Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen’s testimony.”

Bully for Log Cabin!