in the don't ask/don't tell, the pentagon warned of this, saying, quote, if the department of defense creates a newing categoy of unmarried, dependent only for same-sex relationship, the department would be creating a new inequity, between couples. >> this administration is using the military for social engineering. i think it's significant they they are going beyond what they said they would do at the time that don't ask/don't tell was repeal. >> shannon: yet supporters of the directive say it's the only equitable thing to do, given that same-sex couples have limited opingings when it comes to marriage. >> as long as it isn't an option for loving, committed couples to actually get married, the department of defense is doing