Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Homosexuals in the Military Options

[Simba]

Openly gay people are banned from the military. However, you can be "in the closet" and still serve, as long as you don't reveal your sexual orientation. The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy is often mentioned in these sort of debates.

If a soldier's homosexuality does happen to be revealed, however, they are to immediately be discharged.

There have been some unfair discharges, however. In one case, one homosexual soldier was harassed with e-mails, and eventually, this anonymous person e-mailed the whole battalion, warning them that there was a homosexual soldier among them. His homosexuality was eventually revealed, and was immediately discharged. His roll in the military was an Arabic translator, which are extremely helpful to have, and not very easy to find.

People supporting the discharging of homosexuals testify that they cannot allow such immoral behaviour within the military. They also say that it is detrimental to the military to have such "unique" individuals (where the goal is to have cohesive groups of soldiers that are preferably as closely alike as possible).

Discuss, please.

[*Flair*]

Ersatz, I'm not sure if it would help. Homosexuality is still a taboo in some parts of the world especially in the military. There are still narrow-minded people, there are people that will make life hell for the homosexual fellow. Why sacrifice yourself when you know it's going to make little or no change?

I see your point, but it's a lost cause. Sadly, people in the military aren't prepared yet for that. There's too much to lose.

Besides, it is absolutely not needed broadcasting your sexuality to hundreds of people.