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

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by notofworks

There is a swirl of activity in the courts recently concerning the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.

But in general, what do you think of gays in the military? Should they be allowed in? If not, why? What is the basis for prohibiting them? I would especially be interested in hearing from military or ex-military people.

The issue is not about identity, it is about "conduct".

We already know that studies show that men having sex with men have a 50% higher chance than heterosexual men of HIV infection.

It creates financial problems which the taxpayers will be paying for through military and veterans programs for the rest of the infected person's life.

It creates a readiness problem as you cannot deploy nor discharge a person with HIV.

It creates a health risk problem to other service members who may need to receive blood transfusions on the battlefield.

It's incompatible with military service - period.