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One of the problems with discussions of this sort on this site tends to be the rather liberal mind-set of most members. The very nature of the forum attracts people who are more open-minded towards non-stereotypical heterosexuality. But we (if I may include myself in that group) are not necessarily typical of the general population, at least at the moment. As MM pointed out, we may well be ahead of the curve, and hopefully rightly so.
But the military would generally be towards the other end of the spectrum... more conservative towards non-conforming behaviour, less quick to change. And that is why I think the DADT policy is wrong. I think acceptance of homosexuality in the military is progressing, albeit slowly. In the meantime, there are members there who are not bad people, but still struggle mightily with the concept of homosexuality and serving with homosexuals. I don't understand the position in anything other than an academic sense, but it exists, and in greater percentage than TFP members would probably imagine.
And so, if homosexuals are to be allowed to serve in the military (as I believe they should), then it should be openly. But those who cannot deal with it emotionally should be given the opportunity to resign without stigma.
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