Abstract
The paper reviews the literature on whether the ban on gays should be lifted. The paper then analyzes these findings.

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"The following paper presents the topic of gays in the military. The specific focus is on whether or not gays should be banned from the military with related issues. This topic is important since gays continue to experience discrimination, while there is support for the conclusion that their service in the military does not result in negative consequences. Literature findings relative to the topic are discussed and followed by an analysis of these findings. Next, conclusions are presented."

Tags:gays, in, military

Abstract
In this article, the writer considers the effect of allowing gays in the military, and concludes that the effect would be positive for the military. The paper includes a five-source brief annotated bibliography.

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"The issue of allowing homosexual individuals to serve openly in the military elicits highly emotional and charged responses from many individuals. Some argue that gay individuals have always-and will always-be part of the military in the same way that they are present in all walks of life but that having openly gay military personnel would be detrimental to morale and discipline in the military. This research considers the effect of having openly gay individuals ..."

Tags:homosexuals, military, gays

Abstract
This paper takes a negative stance about gays serving in the United States military and against homosexuals in general. The author presents several arguments why gays should not be allowed to be part of the armed forces and highlights current legislation regarding this issue. The author sees homosexuality as a personal choice.

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"Many individuals believe that gays and lesbians are not capable of serving in the military forces of the country and this belief is not based only on personal values, but also on military necessity, though, that does not mean that the personal values of many persons do not reach the same conclusion. In terms of military necessity it is essential for gays and lesbians to be excluded from military units to maintain unit cohesion. Combat performance would also decline if open homosexuals were permitted to serve in the armed forces of the country. Some also view the gay soldiers to be perverts in uniform, and in many cases, they should not have the honor of serving the country even if they are able to observe all service norms. The concepts of homosexuality and lesbian behavior however, have no idea of the expected norms of loyalty, honor and patriotism."

Tags:military, homosexuals, homophobia

Abstract
The paper argues that the current 'don't ask, don't tell' system should be changed, and not just enforced more fairly. The paper cites examples of people discharged from the military under current procedures; 11,000 people have been discharged, including 800 mission critical soldiers and 58 Arabic speakers.

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"The United States Military should allow openly gay men and women to serve. This essay looks at the effects of the policy in action in arguing for change. Cathleen Glover was a soldier, certified in 2002 as a graduate of the Defense Language Institute as an Arabic speaker. "Around her graduation . . . a Government Accounting Office study reported that the Army faced a critical shortage of linguists needed to translate intercepts and interrogate suspects in the war on terrorism" (Hull 1). Cathleen Glover was also a lesbian."

Tags:gays, military, cohesion

Abstract
This paper gives an in-depth analysis of the "Don't ask, don't tell" (henceforth DADT) military policy in which gay, lesbian, and bisexual members are required to keep their sexual orientation private and not engage in any sexual activities or conduct that would purport a homosexual lifestyle. This paper further analyzes how this policy has failed to integrate homosexuals in the armed forces and has instead exacerbated the issues surrounding the gay ban in the US armed forces.

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" 'Don't ask, don't tell' (henceforth DADT) is a military policy where gay, lesbian, and bisexual members are required to keep their sexual orientation private and not engage in any sexual activities or conduct that would purport a homosexual lifestyle. This paper will analyze how this policy has failed to integrate homosexuals in the armed forces and has instead exacerbated the issues surrounding the gay ban in the US armed forces. A Brief History: Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue, Don't Harass The policy developed after President Clinton's campaign in the nineties..."

Tags:homosexual, military, constitution

Abstract
This paper points out that while gays are just as likely as non-gays to make good soldiers, the simple effect of their presence reduces the social atmosphere and thus negatively affects the cohesion and effectiveness of the unit. Our society rejects gays, we should not, then force our military to adopt practices we do not accept ourselves.

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"According to the Department of Defense, U.S. forces have had policies prohibiting homosexuals from serving in the military since the beginning of World War II. The policy prior to the "Don't Ask - Don't Tell" policy on homosexuality was formalized in 1982 and stated that:
Homosexuality is incompatible with military service. The presence in the military environment of persons who engage in homosexual conduct or who, by their statements demonstrate a propensity to engage in homosexual conduct, seriously impairs the accomplishment of the military mission. The presence of such members adversely affects the ability of the Military ..."

Tags:homosexuality, MILITARY

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"President Clinton addressed the issue of gays in the military as one of the first issues in his administration, and he was roundly criticized for making this his first challenge. He had originally proposed eliminating the ban on gays in the military outright. Ultimately, though, Clinton settled for what has been characterized as a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. In essence, this leaves the ban on gays in the military in force in that any gay behavior would be grounds for dismissal. The new policy means that recruits will not be asked their sexual orientation, and if they do not tell, no one will challenge them. If they are found out to be gay, however, it is unclear what the consequences would be, which is one of the problems with the new policy. Clinton's present policy is specious and only maintains the status quo that existed before he came to office, with a few ..."

Abstract
To address the problem of gays in the military, policies such as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" were instated, even though they ultimately failed to serve the cause of protecting gays in the military. This paper argues that having homosexuals in the military is a matter of military effectiveness - not of the homosexuals' ability to perform military duties, but of the morale of the military as a whole.

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"At the time, homosexuality was viewed as a medical/psychiatric condition, and thus the military wanted to help its soldiers. Rather than just continuing to punish service members for individual acts of "craziness", the military decided to exclude those people who were inclined to commit such acts in the first place, thus avoiding penalties with heavier punishments, if they came out and said they were gay. As society and the military came to be more understanding about homosexuality, an amendment became necessary."

Tags:armed, forces, DOD, lesbian

Abstract
This paper examines the present restrictions that forbids gays from enlisting in the U.S. army. It compares this stance with the prohibition of women in combat units, which has subsequently been lifted. The writer shows how many now consider women to be an asset in the military. The author explains how the homosexual community hopes that this trend of acceptance will be extended to them as well.

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"The question of whether gays should be allowed in the military involves complex arguments not just on the issue of fairness to gays and others in a democratic society but also on the role of the military and any special concerns that have to be considered when creating policy for the military. The issue has been much discussed in recent years and is similar in tone to the argument formerly raised for admitting women into the military, though there are significant differences as well. Some of the primary reasons given for keeping women out of the service have also been advanced in a modified form for keeping gays out of the military, so the experience the military has had with women is instructive."

Tags:military, homosexual, discrimination, equality, combat, navy