Posted on Jun 26, 2018
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If sexual assault is such a problem in the Army, and military as a whole, why would you stop soldiers from being able to get out their urges as easily as possible when they already can't have sex for 9 months? I understand local laws, but we've invaded these countries... We're breaking plenty of local laws.
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I have to admit that I am bothered and disappointed that you are equating sexual assault with a lack of ability to find sexual relief in situations such as deployments.

Perhaps you need to revisit SHARP training. Sexual assault is about folks who use sex in a manner that gives them a sense of power and control.
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I really think the issue here is this guys a predator he knows he is a predator and has an unhealthy addiction to porn. Man turn off the computer and quit watching porn. Your urges can be controlled by being an adult and a professional.
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SSG Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
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You mean someone like you. Please go get help. What do you think pedophiles do they watch child porn until they get worked up then they go take a child. Rape and domination porn should be banned. I'm assuming you don't have a normal relationship. Please please get help before you harm someone. SGT (Join to see)
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LTC Stephan Porter
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It was 1SG (Join to see), but not, I think, “elegant” and that’s ok...needed to be said.
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PO1 David Kingsley
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SSG (Join to see) - So my understanding is that having two people in the same unit having sex, is bad for unit morale and if they are different Ranks, then they are Fraternizing and the rank imbalance could lead to taking advantage, because of the potential of showing of favoritism.
imagine having to order ones partner into a dangerous situation.
Also if people see others doing something, they can't their minds & thoughts figure "If they can do it, why can't I" and potentially someone decides they want to have some of that themselves.
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SGM Erik Marquez
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BLUF: Cultural laws and norms of the locations US service members are at..

Sometimes it is part of the status of forces agreements (if we have one) and sometimes it is a internal CofS, DA, or service chief decision due to Cultural laws and norms they want to adhere to as a give and take of what we need, vice what they want. More so when we work in a combined (US and other country forces) environment including the host nation..

That it is unpopular or denying an entertainment want of a service member is not part of the equation.
That you think watching porn will stop sexual attacks or harassment is very telling of your not understanding sexual assault.
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MSG Dan Castaneda
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SFC Kelly Fuerhoff - Its not about being unethical or immoral. Soldiers are encouraged to question all orders these days. That's why we are losing discipline in the military.
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CWO3 Us Marine
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All posts show why we should not go there. I believe many have been effectively trolled with this topic, unless the issue runs rampant with those deployed. Not porn, but sexual assault.
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SGM Erik Marquez
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SGM Erik Marquez - SFC Robert Walton Evening, would you be so kind as to help me understand your down vote? Thank you in advance for your time.
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SGT Ken Bell
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"That it is unpopular or denying an entertainment want of a service member is not part of the equation." This seems a little obtuse, considering all of the popular forms of entertainment service members are provided, much less what they find for themselves, and that fall under the circumstances you cite. IMO.
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In my trips to Iraq and Afghanistan, I haven't had access to pornography and yet I never committed any acts of sexual assault and I never committed adultery. Also, the only places outside of the US that I've consumed alcohol are Ireland and Kyrgyzstan. I've never understood how people couldn't go a few months without booze or getting their noodle wet and how their apparent need for those things outweighed their careers and families. To me that seems to be signs of big problems.
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I absolutely agree
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SPC Jon Carpenter
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Well said brother!
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SSG Roy D.
SSG Roy D.
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Exactly
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