Never having been in the military I can't speak from experience. My dad had been in the Army and he was opposed to it. And if I recall correctly most of the military leadership at the time was against it, so I think their opinions on what was best should have counted for a lot more that it apparently did.
Now, what exactly does this have to do with all the fun discussions we've been having?
Just answer yes or no to the following question: I think openly homosexual persons should be allowed to serve in the military.
Again yes or no. It is not a hard question you twit.