Then you can be prosecuted, Brad.  There were several warnings from the DoD to hold off on coming out until a final decision was made.  Now, whether they actually prosecute or not until this is sorted out is another question altogether -- personally, I suspect they won't. 

I've done this before, but let's play substitution.  If the law said, African-Americans aren't allowed to serve their country, would there be this much controversy?  I think everyone would very quickly see how ridiculous and prejudiced this law is.

You can't tell who your women are, yikes! ;-)

The real problem with gays in the army ... is it that mere camaradery is the calculated limit of emotional intimacy that enable soldiers to perform optimally in combat situations ... and that forming romantic interests is counteroptimal (is that a word)?

Or is it that military leaders are worried that their troops would rather make love than war once the party got started?

 is it that mere camaradery is the calculated limit of emotional intimacy that enable soldiers to perform optimally in combat situations and that forming romantic interests is counteroptimal

I don't know, Jesus.  Let's ask the Spartans.