Posted on Jun 9, 2015
What are your thoughts on MAJ Jamie Lee Henry? Is this a first for transgenders?
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[~368840:PO1 Autumn Sandeen
First, contrary to what he says or thinks, he is a male, not a female. While he can call himself what ever he wants, he will always be a male. Referring to him as "she" throughout the article is simply perpetuating a fraud/fantasy.
Second, the commander who helped him conceal the truth about him should be investigated and administered the appropriate punishment for violation of regulations. Whether the regulations eventually change or not, he was duty bound to follow the regulations in place at the time, regardless whether he agreed with them or not.
First, contrary to what he says or thinks, he is a male, not a female. While he can call himself what ever he wants, he will always be a male. Referring to him as "she" throughout the article is simply perpetuating a fraud/fantasy.
Second, the commander who helped him conceal the truth about him should be investigated and administered the appropriate punishment for violation of regulations. Whether the regulations eventually change or not, he was duty bound to follow the regulations in place at the time, regardless whether he agreed with them or not.
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CPT Ahmed Faried
On the face of it you are right Sir but I am conflicted with this one. Yes by the book its clear cut. But a counter-argument albeit still afoul of what was then legal is that are we required to abide by something we find to be wrong even if it is codified into law?
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COL Jean (John) F. B.
CPT Ahmed Faried
The simple answer to your question is "yes". You are required to abide by all lawful orders and regulations, even if you think it is wrong. While you certainly have the freedom to disobey it, you do so at your own peril. The wiser choice is to remove yourself from the position that you have to obey an order you disagree with.
Many of us have been required to enforce rules and regulations we don't like. Goes with the territory. Brings to mind an old saying -- "Can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen."
We have been an all volunteer military for a great many years. People knew the rules (or should have) before they volunteered. If they disagreed with them, they should not have signed up. I have no sympathy for someone who knew the rules and decided to simply disobey them. As the result of that decision, they need to pay the price for it.
The simple answer to your question is "yes". You are required to abide by all lawful orders and regulations, even if you think it is wrong. While you certainly have the freedom to disobey it, you do so at your own peril. The wiser choice is to remove yourself from the position that you have to obey an order you disagree with.
Many of us have been required to enforce rules and regulations we don't like. Goes with the territory. Brings to mind an old saying -- "Can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen."
We have been an all volunteer military for a great many years. People knew the rules (or should have) before they volunteered. If they disagreed with them, they should not have signed up. I have no sympathy for someone who knew the rules and decided to simply disobey them. As the result of that decision, they need to pay the price for it.
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CPT Ahmed Faried
"...The wiser choice is to remove yourself from the position that you have to obey an order you disagree with."
Indeed Sir.
Indeed Sir.
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COL Jean (John) F. B.
Maj Richard "Ernie" Rowlette
You are correct, however, if you look at my comment, I stated that those who choose to not follow the rules do so at their own peril. What I did was take care of the troops, knowing that I could be in deep trouble in doing so. I did so knowing the potential consequences.
My point is that the officer who knowingly disobeyed regulations should be prepared to pay the piper for his actions, even if done with best intentions.
You are correct, however, if you look at my comment, I stated that those who choose to not follow the rules do so at their own peril. What I did was take care of the troops, knowing that I could be in deep trouble in doing so. I did so knowing the potential consequences.
My point is that the officer who knowingly disobeyed regulations should be prepared to pay the piper for his actions, even if done with best intentions.
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She's a soldier, power to her and all that serve! Glad her career is going well. She is correct, her story is not unique as there are millions of SMs currently on active duty.
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
No PFC(P) (Join to see), just answering the question. If you were expecting a, "Yeah for the LGBT community" out of me, well sorry, that's not happening. She's a proud and successful serving soldier who I would be treated by as a doctor regardless of gender.
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It means the Army is grudgingly but all the same adapting to circumstances. If you have the pool of talent that you need and they are able to positively impact the mission. Their lifestyle as long is it is legal should not be a factor in whether or not they get to serve.
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