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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard
Considering that there are around 90,000 people total - including regular forces and reservists, the number isn't anywhere near the tens of thousands. Honestly, I don't know what the numbers are but it more often than not isn't an environment which is conducive to forward/progressive thinking people often times. They can raise a flag but that won't change much of anything when it comes to people's viewpoints.
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I have a few gay friends who are retired from active service, and I can tell you that this means a lot to them, and will mean a lot to gay members still serving. It shows that there is a shift in thinking, regardless of how slowly it will trickle down.