In early November, Major General Anthony Cucolo set out some new guidelines for soldiers serving in Northern Iraq. No drinking, no drugs, no porn, no pregnancy. The punishment for engaging in any of these activities range from a reprimand to being court-martialed, meaning that a female soldier who becomes pregnant, and the male soldier who impregnates her, could both face criminal charges.

Maj. Gen. Cucolo explained that the decision was "meant to prevent losing soldiers at a time when troop strength is stretched thin." Since November, seven soldiers have been reprimanded under the new, stricter policy, including four women who have been removed from the battlefield due to pregnancy.

Let's take a moment to remind Maj. Gen. Cucolo of the 13,000 men and women who have been removed from the battlefield due to sexual orientation. If he's serious about our strength in numbers, he should step forward and support the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.