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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a Veteran and I think this was a reasonable policy change.

Transgender persons, in my observations (admittedly only a few, in the last couple years before I separated from service) have a negative effect on small unit cohesion and moral, especially with younger enlisted personnel.

I have no issue with transgendered persons, I just don't think they belong in the military, because they have detrimental effect on other members who serve with them. I've seen this firsthand, and no amount of study-citing or name calling will convince me otherwise.

Unless you've served, frankly, your opinion isn't even valid. [/quote]

Being in service doesn't bar myself or anyone else from a valid opinion. That's the beauty of a democracy, which last time I checked is what we live in. For now, at least.

Despite the fact that you clearly do have an issue with trans people, let's put that aside.  Your approach would cater to third party prejudices, and that's not ok.  There has been so financial, mission-related or other reason to ban trans folks from the military.  There's a "moral" argument, that is not relevant or valid. And, the fact is, the Pentagon was on it.  They had been considering the issue and were preparing to act in a thoughtful way.  The President just shit all over that and their decision-making. By Twitter, no less.  As someone who serves, I can't believe your ok with that. Finally, I'll say this, there are plenty of people who have already posted here that contradict what you've said, that it affects morale to have trans people in the military.  So, you're view is not the view of all.  Thankfully, not every service member's sensitivities are so delicate.[/quote]

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