that is, if everyone, including women, were required to sign up upon reaching the age of 18? would the 'don't ask, don't tell' rule still apply?
2006-09-30 17:38:20 · 11 answers · asked by kelleygaither2000 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes, I'm pretty sure it would, but then take into account the fact that there no draft today. I guess this rule would always apply, unless America was at war and needed every person possible, but then again, how would the US know if you were openly gay?
2006-09-30 17:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by demon_card99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The way things stand right now, yes they probably would be exempt. The don't ask don't tell rule still applies. They woud have to keep it quiet.
But how would the Gov't know?
Hey this guy is gay, don't let'em in...They prolly wouldn't know until they were drafted and then have to tell, but would the Gov't believe that the person is gay or just trying to get out of the draft?
I know, I know, I answered with questions.
2006-09-30 17:44:42 · answer #2 · answered by powerofconviction 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Again, stupid answers...The selective service system interviews and classifies all persons entering...generally they use the same standards MEPS would use. The dont ask dont tell policy might still be in place if draft is reinstated. I do not think females will ever be drafted, though the policy on gays might change. However, its their lifestyle that determines their ability rather than their general sexual orientation, and it always has
2006-10-01 10:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by Johnny Guano 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but I think the don't ask don't tell rule has been cancelled by this administration and they are back to kicking gay people out of the service. And yes just say you are gay and they will not take you.
2006-09-30 18:44:21 · answer #4 · answered by Gettin_by 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this may be the most thought out, interesting question I have read since I joined this site. You should get 10 points just for asking it.
And yes, theoretically they should be exempt.
2006-09-30 17:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by Jen B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We would have to "sign up" for the Selective Service System. We could even be "drafted." But as soon as we are "open" then we'll get kicked out.
2006-09-30 17:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 09:41:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if there was a draft (which there won't be), that policy will be long gone.
2006-09-30 17:42:17 · answer #8 · answered by Grazia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They always have. One way to get out is to profess homosexuality.
2006-09-30 17:45:49 · answer #9 · answered by doggiebike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be openly gay in the military....you can't engage in homosexual activities.
2006-09-30 17:50:11 · answer #10 · answered by me 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋