Crack down on military sexual assaults: #tellusatoday

We asked our followers on Twitter what they thought should be done to address sexual assaults in the military. Comments are edited for clarity and grammar:

Don't stigmatize sexual assault and abuse. Stop victim blaming. Stop hazing and bullying. End rape jokes.

— @_racheljackson

Decide it is no longer acceptable to military leaders. Prosecute instead of protect the perpetrators.

— @VeteranJournal

The key is understanding scale, which is being exaggerated to get action and could bring wrong solutions.

— @ggranello

Handle it with an iron fist. Hold those accountable who should be and shelter the victims.

— @Kelsie850

Harshly punish people committing the crime and give them dishonorable discharges. No slaps on the wrist.

— @YelimYosif

Women do not belong in the military, especially in combat units overseas.

— @striperone70

Conduct better investigations into allegations as well as institute harsher penalties.

— @Msminxalot

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