Disabled people and the Armed Forces

Should disabled people be employed in the UK Armed Forces ?

	65% (28)	Yes, disabled people deserve full equality.
	9% (4)	No, it would weaken our defence capability.
	9% (4)	Only if they can still fight well.
	16% (7)	Only in non-combat jobs within the Armed Forces.
	0% (0)	We should disband the Armed Forces anyway.

43 voters have answered this question.

Do you consider yourself to have a disability?

	72% (32)	Yes
	27% (12)	No

44 voters have answered this question.

Do you, or have you in the past, served in the Armed Forces

	16% (7)	Yes
	83% (36)	No

43 voters have answered this question.

What is your political viewpoint?

	21% (8)	New Labour / Social Democrat
	31% (12)	Liberal Democrat / centrist
	26% (10)	Conservative
	5% (2)	Left wing eg Green Party, Respect, Socialist
	2% (1)	Right wing eg Nazi or Eurosceptic
	13% (5)	Anarchist

38 voters have answered this question.

How do you view disabled people?

	79% (34)	Society should adapt to integrate disabled people
	4% (2)	Disabled people should try harder to fit in
	6% (3)	Disability should be cured
	4% (2)	Disabled people deserve our charity
	0% (0)	Disabled people are a drain on society
	4% (2)	They should know their place as inferiors

43 voters have answered this question.

Some medical conditions, such as epilepsy, diabetes and asthma, are not disabling if controlled (often by medication). Should people with such conditions be allowed to fight in the Armed Forces ?

	41% (18)	Yes
	11% (5)	No
	46% (20)	Only if their condition is well-controlled

43 voters have answered this question.