Now that the news has started spreading the restroom debate, how do you feel about it?

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Response by SSG Patricia King made Apr 22 at 2016 6:07 PM

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As a transgender woman, I'm certain that my feelings are obvious. A recent study done with several of Americas largest sexual assault hotlines and centers has shown that trans women have shown no threat to the population in Americas restrooms. This is based entirely on fear and hate and not at all on actual events. I'm certain I'm standing on a bridge that is about to be overridden with trolls.

Response by SGT Laura Delgadillo made Apr 22 at 2016 6:08 PM

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It's ridiculous that this is even an issue at all. Transwomen are women just as transmen are men. Women use the women's room and men use the men.

Response by SSG Jeremy Kohlwes made Apr 22 at 2016 6:38 PM

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I don't know if the whole issue is humorous or sad. Humorous because there have been transgendered people using the restrooms of the gender they identify with for who knows how long. And there have also been sexual predators going to great lengths to get their kicks for just as long. This isn't some new issue that magically appeared overnight, and yet people are acting like it is exactly that.

However, it is rather sad because it demonstrates the degradation of free and individual thought in our society. The only reason people are freaking out about it now is because the politicians and media are telling them too. On top of that, the people who are freaking out are allowing their fears to overwhelm their common sense and decency.

Response by SPC Michael Mullins made Apr 22 at 2016 7:32 PM

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It is a difficult question. My brother in law lives with me, and was when i met him my sister in law. I am for equality, I am also realistic and know that predators will use any advantage. I don't know how to manage this. In a perfect world I would say use the restroom that was made for the gender that that the person identifies with. But this is not a perfect world and one victim is to many, there would almost need to be a third restroom made in public areas for me to be comfortable because I feel that on victim is to many.

Response by GySgt Carl Rumbolo made Apr 22 at 2016 8:42 PM

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Response by SSG Dennis Grossmann made Apr 22 at 2016 9:54 PM

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I don't really care, my point is that most stores have a family restroom with both genders on it already. I don't see why this has to be An issue. If my family is at the Y or somewhere with showers. Then I think post op fine... Pre op... Not so much. Wasn't strange to have co ed showers on the weekends in the barracks in Germany... but only after the quality of life was enacted.

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Apr 22 at 2016 10:54 PM

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Just a bunch of LGBT bullies.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Apr 23 at 2016 11:27 AM

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I give a damn what equipment you have or don't have and what restroom you use or don't use. How long have Transgender been using the Restroom of their Chosen Gender without anyone giving it a second thought. Now all the HubBub. Just Fear Mongering by the Religious Right Wing. Just More Pink Triangles (If you want I can Explain Pink Triangles to you).

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2016 11:32 AM

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To me, it's absurd. There aren't any signs on the bathrooms in my house, there are unisex bathrooms in I don't know how many businesses catering to the public, and trans people have been using the bathroom labeled with their gender identity for as long as there have been labels and will continue to do so regardless of any laws enacted and no one will be any the wiser. Don't believe the hype.

Predators will also remain predators, and will subvert prevailing social conventions to satisfy their urges as they always have. Does anyone really believe predators haven't thought of dressing up as the opposite gender to gain access to reserved facilities before? Please. Again, don't believe the hype.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2016 10:16 AM

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I say to each, their own. No one can see me when I am using the latrine at work, and I can't see them!!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2016 12:29 PM

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The debate is dumb and ignorant. Other countries have been utilizing the same facilities for a long time now and they do just fine. If something is going to happen, then it will regardless of how many safety measures you think will help the situation. But everyone now wants to protest and wear their feelings on their sleeves for reasons that don't help or support this country as a whole.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Apr 27 at 2016 12:41 PM

2016-04-27T12:41:06-04:00

Personally, I don't even look at this as a transgender issue. A transgender is going to use the restroom they most identify with because that is the gender they are transitioning into. In my opinion, the issue I see is the legal loophole this will open for sexual predators. Yes, a sign isn't going to stop a sexual predator, but at least if they're not allowed in the same space, you can prosecute that without it turning into a he said/she said argument. Even more troubling is when a guy doesn't even have to be in there with a woman. He could just set up cameras in the stalls secretly and if he gets caught utter the magic words "I identify...".

Response by SrA William Giraldi made Apr 27 at 2016 9:21 PM

2016-04-27T21:21:04-04:00

This whole bathroom ordeal is utterly pathetic! I could give a rat's ass what a person identifies as, but genetically and biologically speaking, if your DNA and plumbing says your a male, and likewise for a female, then that's what you are - end of discussion. Hell, I'd like to identify as a millionaire, but my checking account won't allow for that lifestyle. Lets get one more thing straight, allowance for guys to use the woman's bathroom (while wearing women's clothes) opens the door (literally) for sexual assault cases because no one knows what the f*ck bathroom to use!