People are people and when you add sexual attraction into a group you are going to complicate the dynamics of the group.
It is unavoidable.
In an open and peaceful society this is not a problem but a unit going into battle need to have single focus in other directions.
It is not a matter of people being unfit or not good enough to perform their duty it is a matter of group psychology and group dynamics.
It was a very ill-conceived bit of legislation in other regards also. It will seriously deplete the recruiting pool in a voluntary force.
The intent behind it may have been good and just but it will lead to some huge problems all across the board.
You change the perception of a rough and ready fighting force into that of a gay dating service.
What kind of recruits do you expect you will get for that?
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