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Originally Posted by Twisp
There really isn't a good reason to keep homosexuals out of the military. They can do just as good a job as a heterosexual can and can have all of the qualifications and abilities a heterosexual can. It is just discrimination to not allow them to serve.
Now, to try and answer Prax's point that he always brings up during discussions such as this:
Allowing gay men and straight men to shower together would be a tricky issue. As I see it, they already shower together as it is. I do not think they would have any more "shower" related issues if they were open about their sexual preference than they do now, being closed about their sexual preference.
If straight military men were to raise concerns about it, which they legitimately could, then separate showers could be set up for heterosexual men and homosexual men. That would obviously take care of most concerns.
However, I doubt it would be much of an issue. As has been mentioned on AFF before, there are already homosexual men in the military. They shower with heterosexual men as it is. I doubt a separate shower will be necessary, or even requested.
If there were a large number of incidents warranting a separate shower, then that is obviously the way to resolve most issues.
Everything I said can be applied to homosexual women in the military also.
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Twisp I believe the showers only give one example of everyday sensitivities. That camaraderie enjoyed by soldiers is that of a brotherhood. To start having separate showers and to have to court sexual harassment complaints can certainly change the entire face of the military. For the good? Or for the worse?
To me, the issue would also not be those who are "out" (though that most certainly is an issue -- I'm not a homophobe, but I'd find it inappropriate to undress in front of a man who is attracted to men), but the suspicious environment turning people to major sensitivities. What about foxholes? Sharing bunks? There's much to think about IMO.
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