title: A reply to Belkin's argument that ending the "gay ban" will not influence military performance.
abstract: Belkin's recent arguments in favor of replacing the current U.S. military policy on homosexuality are discussed. A variety of issues, especially sexual asymmetries, are cited as reasons that would make open acceptance of homosexuality problematic in the military as well as the enforcement of sexual harassment regulations.
authors.affiliation: School of Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-1403, USA. Schumm@Humec.ksu.edu
authors.forename: Walter R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Schumm
mesh_terms: D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D035846:Law Enforcement; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D011640:Public Policy; D017406:Sexual Harassment