Quote Originally Posted by Katie B View Post
("...serious abuse visited upon another sailor who was thought to be gay. It was brutal, and the fellow was lucky to survive. Nothing was ever done about it."... "...your fellow soldiers/sailors/airmen/marines can turn on you like a pack of rabid dogs. ") it seems to me that nobody should go into the military!
[SIZE="2"]Katie, you sure stirred the pot with that statement but that is why this site is special, we can make statements and expect rebuttal, both for and against. At least until the MODS take action..

I wonder what the reaction would be in a Professional Football team locker room if one player walked in wearing a cute skirt and top, in heels..and begins to change to the team uniform???? would it turn ugly? would the biggest guy protect 'him/her'??? would the owners fire the player or attempt to trade to another team?? would another team want 'him/her'????

and how long would it take 'him/her' to recover from the beatings?????

just a thought.

And like others..back to the original question..

Yes, no, maybe... i'm sure that one's personal life would not effect the reaction to defend your squad..or have others defend you.. but then again, given a split second, if one has enough evilness in them, then a shot by 'friendly' fire could happen.

Its the same evilness that allows somoene to hoist a rope on a tree and hang a person based on color only..then go to a near diner and have lunch without thinking twice.

maybe its best to lay low or wait until time served to live out your desires.. not the best answer but the safest both physically and professionally. This allows some to fulfill that deep desire to give for our country.. even if in your own ranks you may be hated or looked down upon.

such a great country where we can speak our minds..well most of the time [/SIZE]