I don't even get what the reasoning for not having gays in the military is. That they'll be too busy making out to fight? Nonsense! The Spartans (iirc) encouraged homosexual relationships because you're much more likely to fight harder to protect your lover who is fighting right beside you.

[–] Maggoty 7 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

gUYs NeEd tO tRusT tHeIr bUdDieS!11!

As long as you can ruck your weight and send the hate real soldiers don't care.

Sincerely, a combat veteran.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

There probably has to be some level of cohesion (keeping it together in combat - when you're under fire, you don't want your mates to wet their pants and run away), but I would assume that's established through drill and general camaraderie, not through romantic or sexual entanglement.

[–] Maggoty 2 points 9 hours ago

You're right. Fun fact though, there's a certain percentage of people who have to pack extra pants for a patrol. And nobody cares as long as they keep fighting.

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