[Narus63]

Imagine 150 fraternity brothers packed into a container the size of a three-bedroom house. Announce you are breaking hallowed traditions by taking away their cigarettes and admitting women. Then lock the doors and push the container deep into the sea, for months at a time.

That's what the Navy, after decades of contemplation and controversy, has decided to do with its Submarine Force...
Comparing professional soldiers to frat boys? Nice.

[RichardFG435]

Well played.

[DuesTyr]

Of course, I would argue that after adulthood, age becomes less significant to maturity. But it was still a good shot.

[Relsenlilky]

I think it's funny that they used the equator ritual as a reason here.

[gardeniyas]

I liked this part of the article, also:
"Everybody knows there are already homosexuals on our force, and I don't think them being open about it will change anything on a boat," said another active-duty lieutenant who spoke on condition of anonymity.

[g4YthYXx]

But the few straight guys will get accused of sexual harassment by the females.

[fruttomma]

That's why they will file the charges.