I. Introduction: a. Opening- In American culture there has been many controversial topics being debated. One topic is the ability to be gay and to participate in the military. b. Points you will make- Homosexuals should be able to join the military and engage in it without the criticism of fellow soldiers or working Americans. c. Thesis Statement: In American culture there has been many controversial topics being debated. One topic is the ability to be gay and to participate in the military.
II. Body Paragraphs: a. Argument #1- Don’t Ask Don’t Tell works and doesn’t have to change. b. Argument #2- A person should not be criticized for his sexuality because he/she is an American. c. Argument #3- A person should be judged for the way they preform in battle not sexual preferences. d. Argument #4- There are a large number of gay men and women in the military that are being discharged. e. Argument #5- Discharging gays is costing America hundreds of millions of dollars every year which is uncalled for. f. Argument #6- Many polls in America has shown majority of people are for gays in the military. g. Opposition- Gays in the military could be distracting to other soldiers around them.
III. Conclusion: a. Wrap up points made- Letting gays in the military keep to themselves about their sexuality would be a wiser move then banning them from the military because of the money saved and a persons freedom in America. b. My Opinion- I believe that a person of any sexuality should be able to serve in the military without any questions. c. Ponder Future
