What do you suppose a soldier should do if he is an otherwise exemplary soldier (fit, respected, decorated, highly motivated, etc) and gay? Does he have a moral obligation to be himself and thus get expelled from the service? Or should he deny his feelings in the interest of "good soldiering"? Should he continue to support a service that, if they knew he were gay, could prosecute him (if he were a "practicing" gay)? Or should he part ways with a hippocritical orginization and withdraw his support of his service?
2007-04-17 15:20:55 · 6 answers · asked by J 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
A soldier who does not disclose the fact that he is gay is not denying his feelings, but is also not completely being themselves by hiding this from others in his military unit. A military unit should not force one of its members to feel as if they have to hide a part of themselves.
A soldier's choice to remain or leave the military is his own personal decision, and soldiers should not be expected to make political statements because being a member of the military is not political.
It should also be noted that the first American soldier wounded in Iraq who had his leg amputated as a result recently came out as a gay man.
2007-04-17 15:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by χριστοφορος ▽ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a ex Marine I loved it to the fullest I was physically fit motivated respected and did my job and whatever else was required of me or asked with no problem I love the feeling of getting up in the morning putting on my uniform..HOWEVER My current girlfriend and I were kicked out and it all started because a drill instructor probably married tried to talk to her and then when she says no they start whispering I feel it should be keep discreet to a certain point because the military is a lifestyle not a job but I also feel if you aren't doing anything to bluntly put it out their then it shouldn't be that easy to get kicked out as in my case I did four honorable years and the whole time still living in the life There are people that retire its all up to the person
2007-04-17 16:22:44 · answer #2 · answered by ACE 83 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the military and feel that your sexual preference is something you should keep to yourself. Let's look at some examples of sexual behavior that might put a different perspective on it. Most guys in the military love porn, however porn is not condoned so you have to participate privately. Also, let's say that you are a womanizer or an adulturer, perhaps you're married and want to bang every skirt that comes your way. If that's what gets you off, fine, but you need to keep these activities discreet and do it on your own time. Get my drift?
2007-04-17 15:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever makes him happy although the world is not just a bowl full of cherries. You can't have your cake and it it too. Bend with the wind. Everyone have choices.
2007-04-17 15:25:33 · answer #4 · answered by furrryyy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
defense force Veteran: skill i'm a veteran of defense force provider. Self-Proclaimed defense force: skill you have proclaimed your self to be what you're actually not. And which could get you in to actual worry. attempt proclaiming your self to be a police officer, or President of america and you will see what I recommend.
2016-12-26 12:24:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all people in the service should adhere to a code of behavior... it's usually the straights causing problems (Lindy England's escapades, Tailhook, etc).
2007-04-17 15:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋