After spending sixteen years associated with the military and the rules that govern the military, it's easy to see why this issue causes so much debate and conflict. My mother and stepfather are currently active duty. While conducting research on this issue I interviewed both of them. They had different views on the subject. As I continued to research the issue, I continued to see where the debate of what's best for the military could …
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…refusal to accept homosexuality. The United States has faced many similar challenges of equality in our past, from slaves to women voting rights, so why should this be any different? I believe peoples ability to adapt and accept homosexuality is greatly underestimated. Especially in the military, where it is very hard if not impossible to work so closely with one another and not know or at least have a strong suspicion if someone is gay.