Sexual Orientation and Military Service

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I have stepped into a minefield here. I was born during the 2nd world war and lived in a war vets housing complex.(war destroys everyone not only the wounded and dead) At university I took a course on the history of war. one thing I learned is that, study after study shows that soldiers in active combat function best in groups of 5

through out history it has been said by many soldiers why didn't you run when it happened. the answer was always I couldnt leave my buddies. They were not fighting for king and country or family or god. they were fighting for each other. One thing is sure you dont want a homophoe in a squad where there is a gay. Perhaps for the future they should put the homophoes in their own groups and the rest of the straights and gays mixed. I am straight. the issue has never crossed my mind.

previously on this page I took a frivious look at it If I were in a squad I think that I would be more concerned that my back is covered than someones sexual orientation. I apologise. It comes down to the squad being able to handle hellish pressure that one man cant. they do it as a unit. If one breaks they often all do. If the unit is a band of brothers, women working as one.
I am told women have proven them selves in war. I was opposed to that, it is not the person; it is can you trust them. that is all that matters. you put your life in their care. I never thought if they were gay or not until the issue was raised a few years ago. If they want to sacrifice for their country let them and honor them for their service. like we do all military personal. not gay or straight. just soldiers serving their service to country. they should march proudly with their medals like every soldier.