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Such indeed is the superior longevity of the fair females of Surinam, compared to that of the males (owing chiefly, as I said, to their excesses of all sorts) that I have frequently known wives who have buried four husbands, but never met a man in this country who had survived two wives.

John Gabriel Stedman (1796). “Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition, Against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam: In Guiana, on the Wild Coast of South America; from the Year 1772, to 1777: Elucidating the History of that Country, and Describing Its Productions ... with an Account of the Indians of Guiana, & Negroes of Guinea. By Captn. J. G. Stedman ... ...”, p.28

I don't think there is any good answer to the question why shouldn't gays and lesbians who want to serve their country be allowed to do it.

"John Bolton Hints At Run in 2012, Supports Gay Issues" by Steve Pep, www.towleroad.com. September 4, 2010.

Swim or sink, live or die, survive or perish with my country was my unalterable determination.

John Adams (1851). “The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States: With a Life of the Author, Notes and Illustrations”, p.8