gays in the military
...rsonnel in the armed forces (“Out of the Locker,” 1993:A26). That campaign promise was based on the recognition that the military’s policy was neither rational, nor humane, nor effective in serving the higher purposes of national defense. Today, as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Bill Clinton has attempted to implement that campaign pledge, but he has apparently been forced to compromise on the issue due to objections from some members of the military and some high-ranking members of congress. Nevertheless, the logic and morality of his original position and promise are still compelling, and overcoming the objections of military traditionalists by allowing homosexuals to serve in the armed forces is still in the best political, economic and military interests of this country. The arguments against such a change in policy, such as threats to national security, erosion of military discipline, and violation of personnel pri...