I've worked with some people that I suspected are gay and some that SEEM like the stereotypical homosexual but yes they are not allowed to be open about it. In fact, one guy I knew when I was stationed in NM was kicked out because he told the commander he was gay. We kinda think he WANTED to get out and that was the easy way but I don't think he was lying about being gay.

Personally, I think it's a trash policy...fluff designed in an attempt to make it SEEM like the military was trying to accept homosexuality but in reality they don't. The biggest issue to me would be working out housing problems if gays were openly allowed in the military but it could be done.

I think the major force driving the current lack of acceptance in the military is leaders fearing the disruption it would cause because of hateful, ignorant, gay basher types. Unfortunately there would be MANY problems with that but I believe that one day people will realize that we're all just people...period.

Don't get me wrong, I would probably (in some instances) feel a bit uncomfortable about it myself. I'm no bigot or homophobe but I'm also not gonna sit here and play like I'm a saint. But, overall I don't see what the problem is. There was a time certain races were not allowed in the military and eventually made major contributions to it once they were given a chance...I don't think homosexuals would be any different if given an opportunity.

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