Posted on Mar 14, 2014
What are your thoughts on Trannsexuals in the military.
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<p>I recently heard a story pertaining to Trans Genders in the military and a group is fighting for the right for these people to join the military. I have not been in the military for almost 6 years so I have no idea what it could do. I was not in when the "don't ask don't tell" policy was removed so I have not seen the effects. What is your opinion? Here is the latest news story.</p><p><br></p><p>http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2014/03/13/report_on_transgender_military_service_there_s_no_reason_to_keep_trans_people.html</p><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/uploads/2014/3/13/screen_shot_20140313_at_12.55.08_pm.png/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1280.1280.png"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2014/03/13/report_on_transgender_military_service_there_s_no_reason_to_keep_trans_people.html" target="_blank">The Military’s Ban on Transgender Service Members Is Prejudice, Pure and Simple</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">When the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy ended in 2011, the ban on transgender service remained in place, contained in a different set of regulations distinct from the DADT law. For some, ta...</div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>
Posted 11 y ago
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I think anyone willing to fight and die to defend our nation has a right to; that said, military leadership has a responsibility to build the most cohesive force possible because teamwork and morale are an integral part of winning. Pragmatically speaking, I don't see this working well until we're culturally more like "Starship Troopers" or "Forever War." I would expound, but I haven't the time so enjoy picking this apart...
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This shouldn't be an issue. If they can perform to standard (which is getting lower everyday) then they should be allowed to contribute.
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Yes, you are very correct; there must be changes accross the board and if this is to be made reality, I will continue to be committed to support soldiers no matter what.
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