Isn’t it funny that so many straight men think that they are irresistible to every gay man? (Are straight men attracted to every woman they see?) Those otherwise brave soldiers cower at the thought of showering with a gay guy. Even if a gay man happens to be nearby, are our soldiers afraid to defend themselves from the unlikely advances of a leering man? If so, that tells us a lot about the quality of our armed forces.

Although you and I would make poor fighters, Jeff, those gay men and women whose physical strength and mental attitude suit the requirements of the military should be allowed to serve their country.

By the way, thanks for telling the recruiter that you’re gay. More of us need to do that kind of thing. And on the fothcoming census forms, we need to declare that we are gay Americans — even if we have to write it in!