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Originally Posted by dr2005

If you indeed have such evidence of detriment directly linked to the presence of LGBT servicemen and servicewomen, I would be quite keen to hear it. Merely saying "several wars" is not really sufficient.

I don't have actual links, as I don't remember every URL I've ever seen but I remember at least one story where a group of female US soldiers stormed a building in Iraq (I believe) and they shouted for the terrorists inside to give up, and they just said no. Of course having a gun helps but put this way, same equipment, who's going to be more intimidating, a man or a woman?

Anyway, this is inconsequential, and for another topic. I think some people are misunderstanding my views however. I am totally for gay people to be in the military, I was simply asking people to consider both sides of the argument in that it does add a reputation, whether for good or for bad is up for other people to decide.