This is Just Wrong

The military has a "don't ask/don't tell" policy. So, if the person in question isn't asked, they can't tell, right? Makes sense, to a degree. In a time of war, is it really wise for the military to kick out qualified people because of their sexual orientation? At a time when they're in desperate need of qualified linguists, removing homosexuals from their positions as such, doesn't make a great deal of sense. Does the orientation of the soldier/sailor have an effect on his/her ability to translate files required for national defense? Personally, I don't think so.