i dont understand why gays aren´t allowed in the us military....i don´t see how someones sexuality matters when it comes to fighting wars....is it us pride or something??? (no stupid answers please)
2007-07-01 17:01:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The official line is that homosexuality is not condusive to a military lifestyle. Soldiers often live in very close quarters with other soldiers and most feel uncomfortable in the presence of a homosexual. It ultimately affects esprit de corps. In other words, breaks down the sense of teamwork.
However, under the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, it is possible for a homosexual to serve in the military, provided they do not divulge their sexual orientation.
2007-07-01 17:12:20 · answer #1 · answered by Crossed Sabers 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is believed that having homosexuals serving openly would decrease the morale and effectiveness of the units to which the homosexuals were assinged.
This is the reasoning:
Many straight men would feel very uncomfortable sleeping, showering, or changing in front of another man known to be a homosexual. It's the same reaction a female soldier would have if she was made to sleep and bathe with male soldiers. This would cause a distraction for the straight soldiers and would lead to tension in the unit.
Segregating the homosexual soldiers would be one possible solution, but that would present a new problem. Placing a large number of potential sexual partners together in the same barracks and facilities would lead to tremendous sexual tension and likely frequent sexual activity, also problematic for unit morale.
I don't know if I fully agree with this reasoning or think it is sufficient to prohibit gays from serving openly, but I must admit it has some merit. The issue is not so much about hating gays as it is about the practical difficulties accomodating for human sexuality in the unique environment of military life.
I spoken to several servicemembers concerning this topic, and many agree that a homosexual soldier could serve just as bravely and honorably as any other. It's not so much about the gay soldiers themselves, it's the effect they can have on others.
2007-07-01 17:19:32 · answer #2 · answered by timm1776 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well they are aloud...the whole "don't ask don't tell"
I guess it is a distraction for the strait marines. Think about it. be in their shoes. Do you want someone to have the hots for you, looking at you in the showers. I'm just looking at their point of view, but really I don't care if Gay's are in the military, and they ARE ALOUD too. If they want to fight for their Country then they should.
2007-07-01 17:16:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't understand either. but what i do know about the military is that they are about uniformity and looks. Every woman and man is to look the same and think the same. socially homosexuality is looked down upon (sadly) so "they" see it as - everyone will see this big ugly mole on what is know on the proud and strongest army in the world.
2007-07-02 15:23:01 · answer #4 · answered by quadey2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont ask dont tell does not prevent gays from serving. What it does is prevent a gay service member from marching in gay rights parades wearing assless chaps. A homosexual can serve that is their right they just can not be the stereotypical flaming SF resident while they do
2007-07-01 21:18:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it would make the enemy fight harder. If the enemy was losing a battle they may think about surrendering, but no real soilder would surrender to a bunch of women or homo. The rest of the world in no as enlighten as we are. Do you think terrorist would surrend. No they problaby believe Ala will give them 75 virgin instead of 72.
2007-07-01 21:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by raynard20010 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the Cold War the military thought they would be easier to blackmail by enemy spies. That was kind of pointless since most traitors were married to women.
2007-07-01 17:07:22 · answer #7 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Is this a rhetorical question, or do you really not know?
I don't agree with the policy, but the stated reason is that it undermines morale to have gays in the military. That's the reason they give.
2007-07-01 17:08:07 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They're not allowed because homophobia is still prominent in our society. It's similar to how the anti-Black bigotry was only 50 years ago.
Eventually, they'll be allowed to serve. But it'll take a little while for our society to evolve to where the homophobia is as rare as color-based racism is today.
2007-07-01 17:10:47 · answer #9 · answered by kellogg_79 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are allowed but they could be in serious danger if anyone found out they were gay hence the phrase "Dont ask dont tell" so they wont be in any serious danger of getting beat or even killed.
2007-07-01 17:54:52 · answer #10 · answered by Blaze 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋