Scott, Wilbur J.

Examines the controversy and political debates over the subject of gays and lesbians serving in the U.S. military, compares the overall performance between gays and non-gays, reviews evidence from other nations, and analyzes the effects of lifting the ban.

Explores how Vietnam veterans and their allies worked together to articulate their concerns and win battles with the United States government after the returned from the war to a society that did not respect or agree with their actions in the war.