Posted on Jun 26, 2018
Can someone explain why soldiers are banned from watching porn down range?
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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.
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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PO2 Michael Henry
SFC Kelly Fuerhoff - I understand that. I made reference to that one post you made, that I clearly called out, not the original topic post. It happened in a combat zone and it wasn't instructor/student, it was within the immediate chain of command. Your earlier post that I clearly made reference to stated that "sexual relationships between all SMs are legal". That is clearly not the case. I have seen plenty of cases between people on the same level (officer/enlisted/non-supervisors/supervisors) even on different commands go up for fraternization. The overall problem is that SMs on deployment are stuck in a combat/deployment zone with a lot of stress building up with little legal chance of stress release due to the close quarters and PC nature the military is turning into. It's very unlikely this turns into sexual assault. It is far more likely this becomes an issue of actual physical violence down the road.
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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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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
It was 1SG (Join to see), but not, I think, “elegant” and that’s ok...needed to be said.
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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.
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
SSgt Joseph Baptist - Yes, Soldiers are expected to shut their mouths and follow orders.
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MSG Dan Castaneda
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 (Join to see)
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
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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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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