Every single person that I know who has joined the military did so because they wanted improvement. I know people who were fat when they joined and they thought it would get them in shape. I know people who were skinny when they joined and they thought it would make them buff. I know people who lacked discipline and direction, so they joined because they thought the military would give them purpose. The military isn't there to make you skinny. It's not there to make you buff. It's not there to give you discipline. Does the military exist to perform those functions or are they a byproduct of training to provide a fighting force?
This is an excellent point! Some school an training usually gets it done. If it works for the Transgender too, why do we even need to know?
Transitioning from one gender to another is a medical condition that needs to be disclosed. It's not like they can hide it from the military, nor should they.
Oh. It takes special consideration. I see. Do they end up like the gal that wants to kick Trump's ass?
The military has so many different types of jobs. Do you guys really give a shit who clerks in the supply office, or serves as a meteorologist on a carrier? The military is a vast machine. There are hundreds of job types. When I joined the Navy back in 2001, I joined to be a journalist. It's not all about carrying a rifle. If George Patton had decided he was actually a woman, do you think he would have been any less of a military strategist?
Well, I sure doubt she would have been George Patton. The bench mark for great American Generals. Ps. I suspect Patton was not a real good strategist. But he was far the best tactical commander we had. His Strategy was, go to Germany as fast as he could get Gas. Rather like Bull Halsey. Where you going Bull? To Japan. How you going to get there? Kill Japs.
I'm thinking that many high ranking military officials saw what happened with Bradley/Chelsea Manning and were upset at this, so they advised Trump of this action.
You might be thinking that, but it appears that's not what happened. Seems he did it to resolve a budget fight in congress. barfo
Per the ICD-10, transsexuality/transgender is presently covered under the dual-role transvestitism section and classified as a "disorder", as a subsection of the "Mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders" grouping. In fairness, homosexuality also was similarly classified for many decades, and is no longer.
Oh please, Nate, show me the "science". Being Trump, he has not of course looked at implications, policy details are for "losers". He said in any capacity, not just active duty. That would definitely include reserves. What about National Guard? They are under state control but part of military. What about VA? The civilians working for the military? What if transgender people don't quit, which is pretty much guaranteed? The military will spend millions throwing them out, then defending lawsuits. For years. Far more disruptive than a transgender person serving.
I would do that trade. I think the Knicks would also, given Trump's ability to swish foul shots while wearing a topcoat. barfo
If someone is good at their job, non of this should matter. It should be like Star Trek....pointy ears are ok....even the occasional Klingon can contribute!
+Approximately 250 out of hundreds of thousands. If a painted finger nail can pull a trigger or launch a missile: So what. Waiting for "Hate Hillary" comment tomorrow morning...........The POTOS should appreciate the military that protected his lazy ass. He never served. He is the cup cake.
