text: Don't be so ignorant. A gay man knows he is gay from a very early age. As does a lesbian. The majority of these people are unsure of their sexuality until very late in their lives (comparatively) In a war situation, I certainly wouldn't want someone with self doubts covering my back. 99.99% of people know they are straight, gay or lesbian. Why should they have to make allowances for the 00.01% who demand special treatment? Get real