U.S. Department of Defense Releases Handbook on Accommodation of Transgenders in Military

I have read a copy that wasn't as detailed as this one, and so I will read all of it aslo, but I think it has been well thought out, from what I read before. I agree with SSgt (Join to see) that the topic is getting old in way, due to that there are those of us who are either for it, against it, or does not necessarily have a concern either way. I don't see that changing anytime soon. In my own opinion, I am completely for the military allowing transgender people to serve openly. I don't agree with how the article uses the word "Accommodation", that makes it seem as special treatment. I can't speak for every transgender person, but I know for myself and others that I know, would not have wanted special treatment, just only to be treated the same as any other male of female, according to how they identify.

Different strokes for different folks, doesn't bother me a bit. As long as they do their work!.

There are certain professions that have other pressing obligations than accommodating the needs of a small percentage above all others. The military is just that and not a clearing house for those that have the potential of not being able to do 100% of their job 110% of the time. Now I know there are service members that can't do their job anymore however, statics have shown most of the limitation imposed on them have been a direct result of the job not joining with limitations to begin with....