You Don't have to be Straight to be in the Military; You just have to be able to Shoot Straight

I have a firm belief that it doesn’t matter what your sexual orientation is, you should be allowed to serve in the military. You don’t have to be straight to be a soldier; you just have to shoot straight. But here are 13 reasons (and dumb reasons at that) originally supplied by BuzzFeed. (They also agree that these claims are poorly backed-up)

“1. Body Art

“In my opinion, the presence in the armed forces of persons who demonstrate a propensity or intent to engage in homosexual acts would very likely create an unacceptable risk to those high standards. It will lead to alcohol use, adultery, fraternization, and body art. If we change this rule of 'Don't Ask, Dont Tell' what are we going to do with these other rules?” - Sen. Saxby Chambliss

2. Transgenders and Hermaphrodites

“There has to be a special bond in the Military, and I think that bond is broken if you open up the military to transgenders, to hermaphrodites, to gays and lesbians. Yeah, that's gonna be part of this whole thing. It's not just gays and lesbians. It's a whole gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual community.” Rep. Duncan Hunter

3. Awkward Barrack

“It's not about anti-gay. It's about being comfortable in the barracks” - Bill O'Reilly

4. Gay People Have AIDS

Given the officially recognized correlation between homosexual conduct and HIV infection, it is reasonable to expect that repeal of the law could increase the number of troops who require medical benefits for many years but cannot be deployed.” - Elaine Donnelly, President of the Center for Military Readiness

5. iPhone Shower Photo Scandals

In her 2008 report, Elaine Donnelly talks about how new technology like iPhones make it easier to take photos of cadets in showers.

6. Because Gay People Are Like Fat/Old People

“In order to preserve military effectiveness the military “discriminates” against the overweight, the old (most must retire in their 40s or early 50s). Similarly, it is for the good of the service that homosexuals are not allowed to serve openly.” - Colonel Dave Bedey

7. Black Lesbian Gangs

Elaine Donnelly believes there will be more gang activity. In her 2008 report she told a story about a group of black lesbians who decided to “gang-assault a fellow soldier.

8. There Will Be A Draft

It (the repeal of DADT) ultimately could lead to the imposition of the draft to fill the numbers and quotas of the military.” - Tony Perkins, Louisiana State Representative from District 64 (East Baton Rouge Parish)

9. Flamboyant Displays Of Homosexual Pride

“The sudden change in military structure would add distractions from worrying about accidentally contracting AIDS by sharing showers and quarters to unwanted sexual advances and flamboyant displays of homosexual pride.” - Eugene Delgaudio

10. Abortions?

“If you vote yes, you are voting for open gay activity in our military and abortions in our hospitals.” - Seator Jim Inhofe

11. Soldiers Will Be Unwilling To Die For Their Gay Comrades

“I happen to be Army, and Army and Marines always feel that when we're out there, we're not doing it for the flag or the country; we're doing it for the guy in the next foxhole. And that would dramatically change that.” - Senator Jim Inhofe

12. Exotic Forms Of Sexual Expression

“Exotic forms of sexual expression, forcible sodomy, and inappropriate passive/aggressive actions are common in the homosexual community.” - Elaine Donnelly

13. It Just Doesn't Make Sense

“For those of us…and I'm one of them…who have gone through the military, gone through basic training, and you stop and think… it just doesn't make any sense.” - Senator Jim Inhofe”

All of these reasons are incredibly stupid. Just saying, homosexual people don’t make advances towards straight people because they know they’re not gay. I just can’t believe the ignorance some people have. If someone is willing to die for this country they should be able to join the military. I understand the whole old/fat discrimination but that’s only because of health reasons. A fit young man who also happens to be gay could perform just as well a straight man. And as far as not wanting to sacrifice your life for a gay comrade, that’s bull. If you’re so horrible of a human being that you wouldn’t risk your life to save another fellow American’s then you probably aren’t in the military anyway.

I can’t wait until the generation before me stops having say in politics. All the rules are going to change because the fight for rights for homosexuals will never die.