But many gays and lesbians are already serving in the military.

There are no prohibitions on gays serving in the police and military forces.

Few argued that national security might require letting gays serve.

Simply put, it suggests: gays will serve and they won't serve.

The policy, adopted by the Clinton administration, allows gays to serve provided they do not disclose or discuss their sexuality.

Mr. Bradley has also said that the law should be changed to allow gays to serve openly in the military.

But critics, including those who disagree on whether to allow gays to serve openly, say the policy has failed.

The public understands that gays and lesbians have always served in the United States military.

Poland allows gays to serve openly in the military.

Seventy-nine percent of the public now favors letting gays serve openly.