the military's perspective, would this decision -- would they see this as a net plus or net minus when it comes to recruiting? >> it really depends on who you have ask. from our stories, we heard anecdotally from a lot of folks they didn't really care one way or the other what someone's sexual orientation was. they cared about the person's skill level and that they were a dedicated soldier. but the pentagon reports showed that up to a third of troops interviewed said that a repeal may have some effect on their decision to reenlist, would have some effect on their decisions to suggest that someone else enlist. so we'll see in the next few months, in the next few years exactly what the impact of this is going to be. >> we will see. we'll follow it right along with you have at "stars and stripes." thank you for joining me and leaving a sick little child at home with your wife to come here and talk about "don't ask, don't tell." hope he's okay. several ath leads in idaho facing harsh sex charges for allegedly attacking teammates in