Is homosexualism really that bad in the military... Is don't ask don't tell really necessary?

Question

Don't ask don't tell, military, readiness, homosexuals, aids

Answer 1

It's based on two assumptions, one false, one sadly valid.

The first assumption is that homosexuals cannot keep their hands or other body parts to themselves. So, if someone is homosexual, they are going to automatically try and make it with everyone around them. In case it's not clear, this is the invalid assumption.

The second assumption is that many other soldiers would object to serving next to a homosexual. This may be because those soldiers are making the first assumption above. Or it may be because many people simply are prejudiced and choose to hate people who have a certain characteristic, be it race or gender or sexual orientation.

Sadly, the second assumption is valid, and there are many soldiers who would object to serving with homosexuals. Just as decades ago there were many soldiers who objected to serving with women, and decades before that many soldiers who objected to serving with people of a different race.

Prejudice dies slowly. And sadly, in the modern military, it's one of the few things that does.

Answer 2

More members of the military have been discharged for being gay SINCE "don't ask, don't tell" went into effect, than before it was inacted.

Others have addressed gay soliders/sailors in combat so I won't go over that point. However, many of the military folks that have been discharged have worked OFFICE jobs in the Pentagon, in important areas such intelligence and language translation.

Due to the unpopularity of the war in Iraq the military will soon be accepting openly gay people, they have no other choice.

Answer 3

homosexuality will eat up in the military and undermine combat effectiveness

its so hard for straight people to overcome gay prejudice, esp when they're going around trying to get laid ALL THE TIME.

when the bullets fly, i dont know if 100% people would really risk their butts to pull their homosexual mate back from the fire.

i dont mean this as a slight to the gays, but such is deep seated resentment and prejudice amongst the really gung ho types in the military

Answer 4

in the military there is a requirement of trust, you have to be able to trust your brother next to you to cover your back when the crap hits the fan. i personally think they need to go back to the old way of just flat out not letting the homosexuals in the military. why you ask? well back then they lied to get in and kept their sexuality hidden, now they don't have to lie, but complain because they still have to keep it hidden. heres a little tip to all the gays who are in or want to be in the military, you KNOW the policy when you join yet you complain after you join. if you don't like the policy DON'T JOIN. it's that simple.

Answer 5

Yes, it's necessary. People are uncomfortable around homosexuals, generally. In the military, people often work closely around each other and are even sometimes confined to close quarters to one another. If you're uncomfortable with someone or can't trust them, it really ruins cohesion.

Answer 6

The military is no place for homosexuality. Homosexuals are mentally ill and need help.

Answer 7

The Military seems to think it is. Shouldn't we let the ones who have to deal with the effects set the policy. Let the generals decide how to train troops not politicians.

Answer 8

honestly i think it is very important that the military has that policy. i dont see a problem with having gays in the military but there are a LOT of people that do. it could hurt their promotion status, and they would be discriminated against just because of their orientation. its just better if nobody knows about sexual orientation.

Answer 9

Don´t ask, don´t drop the soap in the showers. Lol

Answer 10

If you had served you would know the answer.