A moral view on gays in the military.

In answering the question of whether or not homosexuals should be allowed in the military it is necessary to first resolve the question of whether or not this action compromises the military's effectiveness or the abilities of those involved. A major claim seems to be that homosexuals do compromise the army and it's members, and therefore should not be allowed to enlist. However, if this logic is sound and is the basis for decision-making, it …

…anyone else's. Furthermore, if a homosexual does break a law or regulation they can do no more harm than a heterosexual breaking the same law or regulation. Homosexuals have previously served effectively and with distinction in the military. More importantly, they have served without compromise and are capable of continuing to do so. Any problems would therefore be more a consequence of "homophobia" rather than homosexuality, and so their enlistment should not be in question.