https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-implications-of-the-repeal-of-don-t-ask-don-t-tell <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I know this is a controversial topic, but I wanted to get the community&#39;s input on the implications of the repeal of don&#39;t ask, don&#39;t tell (if any?). What changes have you noticed? Are they good or bad changes? <br /><br />I support the repeal, but disagree with the some of the resulting implications. A few things I&#39;ve noticed:<br /><br />1. Barracks policies do not allow opposite-sex guests, I believe this should be changed to allowing guests (regardless of gender) or not allowing any quests (within reason). My friend in the air force is allowed to have family stay in his room for short lengths of time (no gender stipulations). <br /><br />2. Barracks roommate policy is same-sex, in my previous unit you could request who you roomed with, does this policy need to be changed to prevent abuse or perceieved unfairness? <br /><br />3. Same-sex sexual harassments/comments are generally disregarded or ignored. Ex: I witnessed a female soldier talking to a male soldier about &lt;insert explicit things here&gt; she would do to his wife. <br /><br />I am of the opinion that gender barriers need to be removed, or policies changed accordingly. I am sure there are arguments that would reason differently, so I just wanted to know everyone&#39;s thoughts. No one really wants to talk about this topic, so I don&#39;t know if I&#39;m alone in my opinions, and what affect this is having on other military members. Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:23:13 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-implications-of-the-repeal-of-don-t-ask-don-t-tell <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I know this is a controversial topic, but I wanted to get the community&#39;s input on the implications of the repeal of don&#39;t ask, don&#39;t tell (if any?). What changes have you noticed? Are they good or bad changes? <br /><br />I support the repeal, but disagree with the some of the resulting implications. A few things I&#39;ve noticed:<br /><br />1. Barracks policies do not allow opposite-sex guests, I believe this should be changed to allowing guests (regardless of gender) or not allowing any quests (within reason). My friend in the air force is allowed to have family stay in his room for short lengths of time (no gender stipulations). <br /><br />2. Barracks roommate policy is same-sex, in my previous unit you could request who you roomed with, does this policy need to be changed to prevent abuse or perceieved unfairness? <br /><br />3. Same-sex sexual harassments/comments are generally disregarded or ignored. Ex: I witnessed a female soldier talking to a male soldier about &lt;insert explicit things here&gt; she would do to his wife. <br /><br />I am of the opinion that gender barriers need to be removed, or policies changed accordingly. I am sure there are arguments that would reason differently, so I just wanted to know everyone&#39;s thoughts. No one really wants to talk about this topic, so I don&#39;t know if I&#39;m alone in my opinions, and what affect this is having on other military members. SGT Kristin Wiley Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:23:13 -0400 2014-10-21T21:23:13-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-implications-of-the-repeal-of-don-t-ask-don-t-tell?n=287613&urlhash=287613 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Some good questions! I think there will need to be changes eventually which will lead to even more controversy. MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca Tue, 21 Oct 2014 21:26:43 -0400 2014-10-21T21:26:43-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-implications-of-the-repeal-of-don-t-ask-don-t-tell?n=287711&urlhash=287711 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Simple answer: You can't have it both ways. If same sex significant others can be in your barracks room, then opposite sex should be able to....or as you said - neither. The problem with neither is that it would be nearly impossible to regulate. <br /><br />Equality has to be absolute, or it isn't equality...it's just a shift in status quo. SGT Richard H. Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:29:18 -0400 2014-10-21T22:29:18-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-implications-of-the-repeal-of-don-t-ask-don-t-tell?n=287715&urlhash=287715 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>To be fair, any assumption that "same sex roommate policies" will appear unfair, subscribes to the idea that all homosexuals want to have sex with each other.<br /><br />Kind of like assuming that every guy wants to have sex with every girl (and we all have a list of people we'd -never- sleep with).<br /><br />That said, I have never been in a barracks where I was allowed to "chose" my roommate; at least, not without the permission of the Command Sergeant Major; and typical reasons would be "matching shifts" or things of that nature where there was a tangible benefit beyond "well, we like each other".<br /><br />Ultimately, if you live in a barracks room by yourself, I agree that you should be able to have same-sex or opposite-sex visitors; but we have to be cognizant of the current and on-going issue of sexual assaults occurring within our ranks.<br /><br />Repealing DADT essentially changes nothing here; if you're assuming gay Soldiers will NOW ask to room up with each other... how do you know that wasn't happening before? SFC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 21 Oct 2014 22:35:32 -0400 2014-10-21T22:35:32-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-implications-of-the-repeal-of-don-t-ask-don-t-tell?n=288785&urlhash=288785 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Excellent points, <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="156114" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/156114-sgt-p-kristin-wiley">SGT Kristin Wiley</a>. There will be growing pains that result from the change in policy. The issues you mentioned are all good examples. #1 and #2 might cause some friction, but as <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="298997" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/298997-11b2p-infantryman-airborne">SGT Richard H.</a> says, the Army has to be (or at least try to be) equal and fair about it. CW5 Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 22 Oct 2014 14:54:51 -0400 2014-10-22T14:54:51-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-implications-of-the-repeal-of-don-t-ask-don-t-tell?n=289010&urlhash=289010 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When you open up Pandora's box, you have to live with all that it implies. You have just acquiesced to a lobby group that represents about 5% of the population. This group has decided same sex couples are the right thing, forced that agenda on the populace, and changed the definition of marriage from opposite sex to same sex. What moral imperative did they choose, to make that decision? They use the word love. You should be able to express love to whomever you want, be it a man or women. By that criteria, I could be loving two women or maybe four. There really is no end to this. Before, you were punished if you committed sodomy. Is it now welcomed? The military runs on policy produced by Congress, the DOD and the COC. What will be next? What else will be forced on the military? SFC Graig Yarbrough Wed, 22 Oct 2014 16:39:12 -0400 2014-10-22T16:39:12-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-are-the-implications-of-the-repeal-of-don-t-ask-don-t-tell?n=685612&urlhash=685612 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Cue the down votes. I am against the repeal for a number of reasons:<br />1) the military should not be used as a social experiment. <br />2) since the repeal, the number of same sex assaults has increased significantly!<br />3) it provides our Muslim enemies more reason to hate us and more than likely helps their recruiting efforts. <br />4) you give an inch; they take a mile. Next we&#39;ll have to have special accommodations for transgenders who simply say they feel like the opposite sex. It provides yet more opportunities for assault. Should we subject women to showering with men? <br />5) degrades morale. You can put two gays in the same hooch and they can sleep with each other. Meanwhile, everyone else is living under segregated abstinence. Is it fair to them? Capt Jeff S. Thu, 21 May 2015 05:10:30 -0400 2015-05-21T05:10:30-04:00 2014-10-21T21:23:13-04:00