I actually have some firsthand experience with this becuase it's the nature of my business.
I completely understand universitiy issues with the militarys policy. Every school has extensively written and detailed non-discrimination policies so it is a bit hypocritical to accept the don't ask - don't tell gig. Legitimate beef. But as was mentioned, I believe that beef is with Congress, not the branches.
As for "recruiting" on college campus, I've not seen a single enlisted recruiter on any of the dozen or so college campuses I've worked in or around. It's just not their market. Most DO however support ROTC programs, but I've never seen an ROTC proram "recruit". They certainly advertise, set up booths at events, etc but they don't violate personal rights.
Unlike enlisted recruitres at high schools, ROTC programs don't solicit information, call people at home, drive to yoru house, or any of that nonsense. They advertise at events. If you sign up, they send you information. Im willing to bet there is virtually no one that was contacted at home or in a private capacity by an ROTC "recruiter".
I can understand how the Solomon Amendment can cause grief with high school students. Being almost "stalked" at your home is a big issue and I'd agree that it's invasive. But as far as the college campus environment goes, the process is totally different so it's apples and oranges.
Sorry that whole mess is a lot less coherent now that I read it......
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