The Military policy (United States Code Title 10 and AR 600-20, Chapter 4-19) on Homosexuals in the Army (Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell) is inconsistent and should be changed. It is stipulated in the United States Code Title 10 that this policy is in place to avoid infringement on individuals' privacy. If the intent is not to infringe on individuals' privacy, then as long as this conduct is not displayed in public, it should not be an issue. Additionally, I believe that if a filter is put in place at the entrance stage, there should be no issues at a later time of service. In accordance with Article I of the constitution, there is no constitutional right to serve in the Armed Services. Therefore, it is up to the military to set the rules and guidance up front, rendering homosexuality in the military a non issue. The military bases its current policy of Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell on the fact that it will support the goal of maintaining high morale, good order and discipline. In this case, why have a Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell policy? If the policy is based on allowing service members to enlist who meet the qualification of "high moral, good order and discipline" to include the Seven Army Values (Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Integrity, and Personal Courage), then this policy should be changed.

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