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View Poll Results: Should transgender people be allowed to join the U.S. Military?
Yes 33 39.76%
No 44 53.01%
Not sure 6 7.23%
Voters: 83. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 01-29-2011, 01:41 PM
 
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I have personally known two transgenders.

Their lives are a living Hell.

Their families shun them. They suffer emotionally. Co-workers taunt them.

If a gender crisis is considered emotional instability, then I would question their mental fitness in the military.
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Old 01-29-2011, 03:34 PM
 
Location: San Antonio Texas
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Transgender Vets Want Military Access

Just when you thought the debate over sexual minorities in the military was over...

Why in the world would a transgender want to enlist? I would say NO at this time, because we just won it for out gays to serve. this would only complicate the transition period that we need.
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Old 01-29-2011, 03:34 PM
 
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Transgender Vets Want Military Access

Just when you thought the debate over sexual minorities in the military was over...
Who didn't know that once the camel got its nose under the tent this wouldn't happen?

Now every freak of nature with an axe to grind will be suing to join the military.

Next thing you know, someone will want to bring their "pet" goat!
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Old 01-29-2011, 03:38 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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Change all military housing for singles to be hotel rooms with their own bathroom and then they can let anyone in..anyone of any preference.
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Old 01-29-2011, 03:40 PM
 
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Now every freak of nature with an axe to grind will be suing to join the military.
Which types of people do you consider to be "freaks of nature"?
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Old 01-29-2011, 03:41 PM
 
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I'm sorry but it is confusing. Bear with me here. . . If a male wants to be a women (or as you say identifies with the feminine sex) and then dates a man because he is attracted to a male (being a regular female) then isn't he a homosexual because he is really a male attracted to another male.

On the other hand if this male who identifies with a female, but is still really a male wants to date a female (same sex attraction) then he is really dating the opposite sex but is cosidered a homosexual transgender person. Is this correct?
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Old 01-29-2011, 05:37 PM
 
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I'm sorry but it is confusing. Bear with me here. . . If a male wants to be a women (or as you say identifies with the feminine sex) and then dates a man because he is attracted to a male (being a regular female) then isn't he a homosexual because he is really a male attracted to another male.

On the other hand if this male who identifies with a female, but is still really a male wants to date a female (same sex attraction) then he is really dating the opposite sex but is cosidered a homosexual transgender person. Is this correct?
My two transgender friends each has a different mode : One was a man who had female surgery but he had sex with a man.

The other friend was a man who was attracted to women. He wanted women but also wanted to BE a woman....

When I say they were my friends : I mean I knew them and had a soft spot for their situation. We were not hang out friends, just co-workers.
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Old 01-29-2011, 05:40 PM
 
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My two transgender friends each has a different mode : One was a man who had female surgery but he had sex with a man.
The other friend was a man who was attracted to women. He wanted women but also wanted to BE a woman....
When I say they were my friends : I mean I knew them and had a soft spot for their situation. We were not hang out friends, just co-workers.
Thanks for the clarification. And I get it. The soft spot is a good thing!
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Old 01-29-2011, 05:50 PM
 
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Can you please add a category for "who cares?" My vote goes in that one.
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Old 01-29-2011, 05:52 PM
 
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Can you please add a category for "who cares?" My vote goes in that one.
I guess it is assumed if you don't care then you would not partake in the poll. Thus by not voting you have in effect checked the "who cares' box.
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