Aeolus451 said:
Trans is different than a sexual orientation. They had gender dysphoria and were quiet about it but they weren't technically trans. They acted and looked like the gender they were born as so a good chunk of the problems that would come from trans being in the military wouldn't happen. I get what you're saying but my points still stand. |
I didn't mention sexual orientation. These people were transgender while in the military, but due to don't ask don't tell, they were not able to be themselves at work. Not revealing something at work doesn't mean you aren't that person. For example, I'm gay, but I don't tell everyone at work I'm gay, but that doesn't make me less gay.
The worst part about this is that after don't ask, don't tell was repealed, these people felt safe about coming out. Now, the new administration is suddenly saying they're not allowed to be in the military. Well, once you've outed yourself, there's not shoving the secrets back into the closet, so it's almost like an entrapment scenario.
The main point of posting that video is to display that there are transgender people who contribute greatly to our military. Both of those individuals had highly respected roles and received recognition for their work. Their transgender identity never interfered with either of their jobs. The only time it became a factor was when other people made their private lives their business.
