First of all, I will defer to active duty military on my opinion, but I think that when the military is kicking out interpreters (which we desperately need at this time) just because they are gay, that is a problem. I am for extremely strict sexual harassment guidelines (heterosexual and homosexual), and I can see the ban on homosexuals in a Navy, at sea, situation, but let's face it, even homosexuals are Patriotic Americans, and if they truly want to serve, why are we turning them away?
As I said, I am ready to be persuaded, but I spoke to my husband about this (former infantry in US Army), and he reluctantly agrees. Especially after the Air Force Academy scandals, what's the difference between sexually charged cadets going after females or males. Shouldn't we just punish wrong doers, and accept the good ones with praise, regardless of their sexual orientation?
As your husband if we would like a battle field transfusion from a practicing homosexual.
What do you think happened in those instances? A bunch of Arabic-speaking interpreters outed themselves and got discharged from the military when we needed them to fight against Muslim extremists. I don't know the answer but the options that present themselves aren't pretty.
If they truly want to serve they are welcome to under Don't Ask Don't Tell. On the other hand, if proclaiming their lust for anal sex to the world is more important to them than serving their country, can you really consider that "truly wanting to serve"?
I agree with you.