I don't think that homosexuals should be let into the U.S. Army. My reasons are that they would be segregated and harassed to the point of them hating their own country. Also, I believe that they should not be accepted in because of how they would react to all of the hard training and yelling. Their drill constructors would probably go extra hard on them just because of there sexual appeal.
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Logan and Nick, I respect your opinion about this issue, but I do not understand what you mean about "how they would react to all of the hard training and yelling." I'm just a little confused; are you saying that they would not be able to handle the normal conditions, or that they would be especially "targeted" by superiors that were bigoted against people of their sexual orientation? Could you please clarify? I would really appreciate it because I think that you guys have a unique perspective on this topic, but I want to make sure that I really know exactly what you are talking about. Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteI think homosexual people would be able to handle the basic training just as well as a straight person. But they would be discriminated against by some of their fellow soldiers. Which might cause more suicides or attacks against the people harassing them.I think they should be aloud in to the military, because the army needs all the people they can get to help them protect this country.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Eben that I don't think a person's sexual orientation dictates how they will respond to training, pressure, etc. I believe that that is strictly who a person is no matter their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. However, I do think that Logan and Nick make a good point about the treatment of people who are "different." In my opinion, the army has enough problems with the enemy, and it is essential that they learn to cooperate among themselves. Even if they don't particularly agree with something, they should at least accept it. In the end, I have never been in the army, and, obviously, I don't know what it is really like.
ReplyDeleteThat is what i mean. I think that their drill instructors will push them extra hard just because they are homosexual. I don't think that they are not capable of doing the training i mean that they will be harassed at everything they do. I'm sorry if i didn't make any sense. I hope that this clearafied what i meant.
ReplyDeleteThank you for explaining that to me. I thought that that was what you meant, but I wasn't completely sure.
ReplyDeleteYes no problem I just wanted to let you know. I didn't want you to think wrong. :)
ReplyDeleteUSA is all about freedom though...how would be representing our country if we didn't accept people of all types of people into our defense system??
ReplyDeleteTaylor, I'm afraid to say that I don't agree with you about this. In my opinion, gay people are first and foremost just people. Sure, they have a different sexual orientation, but does that change the fact that they are human? They may be good or bad individuals, but that is the quality of their character, not who they find attractive. For that matter, they are just like straight people. They find some people to be attractive, not just anyone of the same gender. How is it wrong to represent the U.S.A. with someone who loves their country enough to risk their life to defend it and help it? Does it really matter that man may have a boyfriend or husband, a woman a wife or girlfriend, or that people are part of a heterosexual relationship? Does this change the fact that they want to protect their fellow citizens? In my mind, people are just people. Our Constitution says that all men (and women) are equal. How is it right to exclude a huge percentage of the population from the military just because of one personal difference?
ReplyDeleteLooking back on this, I'm sorry to rant so much. I respect the fact that you have your own opinion, and I'm sorry if I insulted you at all. Please understand that I just feel differently about this issue.
I personally do not believe in gay marriage, but getting married and entering into the military are two different things. Gays should not be treated any different than straights, unless of course they have a crappy personality but that could be anyone. If they are being treated worse or being pushed harder than others just because of their sexual preferance then that is wrong. Everyone that is a US citizen should have an equal opportunity in entering and being in the US military. So unfortunatly i have to disagree with you Nick and Logan.
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I'm sorry. Who is May Kadoody?
ReplyDeleteIm who ever you think i am!
ReplyDeleteHi May, we would all really appreciate if you would tell us who you are. A lot of us are wondering, so would you PLEASE tell us? Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteLooking over this again, I will now say that I agree with May Kadoody (??). I don't believe in gay marriage but yes, I think if they are willing to defend our country, they should be allowed to. Kind of a big change of heart, I know, but yeah.. haha.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Taylor, I think they should be let into the military if they are willing to defend our country. It's their own risk they are taking. Also, I agree with Kayla. Their sexual status shouldn't have an effet on their acceptance in the military. If they started sexually abusing their fellow soldiers, then they should be kicked out of the service. Until then they should be let in.
ReplyDeleteCVann, I agree with you. Although, I'm sure you realize this, but abuse could happen among any group, not just homosexuals. I think that anyone who harms others, as you said, should be kicked out of the service.
ReplyDelete"It's not going to make the military soft or anything. I mean, they're soldiers. We're talking, yeah, they're gay, but we're not talking RuPaul, Elton John gay. We're talking Brokeback Mountain gay." - Wanda Sykes
ReplyDeleteJust one thing I have to say. Homosexuals have been in armies for centuries, before we even had a label for it. Example: in the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, people HOPED that male lovers would be in the same army regiment. It was thought that if a warrior was in the same regiment as his partner he would fight harder to impress him. And come on people, admit it. The Spartan Army owned.
ReplyDeleteOh and one other thing. There is no draft taking place. These people are choosing to join the army, it's not like they're being forced. If they make the decision to join, then they are making the decision to deal with whatever comes their way, and that includes potential harsher treatment from fellow soldiers and superiors. It's their problem, and if they agree to accept the possible outcomes, well then that is their choice, not ours.
ReplyDeleteI strongly disagree with the first statement!!!! This is because our country represents our people, who are equal. Anyone should be able to represent their country whether it is thorough the army or any other organization.
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