10692. GAYS IN THE MILITARY. This paper investigates the issue of lifting the ban on gays in the U.S. military. Following a brief background summary on the current status of military policy and the potential influence of recent events on future military policy, we will consider the arguments on both sides of the controversy. The concluding section takes the side in favor of lifting the ban on gays in the military, refuting the arguments of the opponents and providing suggestions about how to implement the new policy. 24 pages, 52 footnotes, 29 bibliographic sources.