Don't Ask....Don't Tell. Good Policy?

[Twisp]

Originally Posted by Jeffrey

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.

I agree with that, camaraderie, foxholes, the whole nine yards.

However, it could be a legitimate concern in the future. It is highly unlikely that it will be, but the possibility it there.

I do not think they need to automatically institute separate showers, but that is a possibility that has to be looked at in response to possible issues.

I WILL SAY...

I have worked with many homosexuals, and in my personal experience, a homosexual man will not come onto a heterosexual man they way a heterosexual man will come onto a woman. They might come onto a homosexual man, but I have never seen any homosexual man come on to a heterosexual man.

As I said, I don't think it will be an issue.