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Yes I did, for a point, as you were entering into mind and his discussion, which was that DADT should be retained because they were not mature enough to handle it. If we accept that point, which I find extreme, we can go to other extremes. And remember I have repeatedly stated I don't agree they are that immature.
I think they are immature for the most part. I mean really at 18-25 the larger percentage of youngsters are into partying and sex, period. I mean all you have to do is look at the price of auto insurance and the accident rate among young people. They are however mature enough to handle DADT being gone I would think. I am talking overall maturity, not just about certain things like DADT being repealed.
Like I said, we agree they are adult. No where have I said a word about not needing NCO's or commanders or even some supervision (though not the word I would use). Nor do I oppose training.
But let me try to be clear, when I speak of treating like children, I'm speaking to his specific claim that they are not mature enough to accept an end to DADT. If we have to shield them that much, then we are treating them like children. I say they are adults. Treat them like adults. And punish those who rail to live up to the expectation. But don't shield them as if they were children, saying they can't handle the change.
OK I agree here.
Like I said his experience relative to the overall maturity level of young troops I absolutely agree with. I also think they will not have much of a problem with DADT being gone either way, they are mature enough for the most part. In fact I think the young people are far more accepting of it than the older generations. This is the end should make it even easier.