And it was time. The ability to make choices for oneself is inseparable from freedom. In fact, to many it is synonymous with freedom. Our country is based on freedom. Well, according to recent surveys, sexual harassment is about power.
Men do it to control and humiliate women.
A few years ago, a very controversial book about dating and romance between men and women was published. With a strong economy, no Evil Empire to rally against, and a presidential election sneaking up on us, the controversy over gays in the military has surfaced again in recent political debates, antics, and speeches by our prospective candidates. Some favor opening the military to the openly gay, some hate the idea and want to close the doors, but most agree that the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy initiated by the Clinton administration is not working. The plan was flawed from the beginning, implemented poorly, and has caused more problems than it has solved. You've excluded whole portions of the human race with your title alone.