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Re: Should LGBT Teens be able to openly serve in the military? - December 14th 2010, 04:52 PM
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Difference is, most male soldiers are, but I'd be willing to bet most wouldn't be intimidated by a woman.
I'd recommend watching the reimagined Battlestar Galactica's portrayals of Starbuck and Admiral Cain if you believe that to be the case. You will find that women are just as capable of being intimidating as men, and I can think of a number of other examples I could bring to bear.

A lot of the objections raised do seem to be based on stereotypes, and I find that quite frustrating. I would ask those objecting to provide evidence that the armed forces of the other NATO countries (including the UK), Russia or Australia and New Zealand have been detrimentally affected by allowing LGBT servicemen and servicewomen. I certainly cannot find any.

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If you're referring to dr2005's response, it's not complex, however, he has a way with words .
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