Sorry if this is a little too political, but I was curious to know what people thought about Trump's latest move: banning transgender people from enlisting in the military.
Personally, I'm not sure what I feel. I think it's a discriminatory action for sure, but I also see the point that there's already a long list of medical conditions that will prevent you from enlisting in the military - so, with body dysmorphia being one of the common symptoms/side effects for transgender people, could that be a genuine reason to bar their entry?
I think that Trump's is using 'medical costs' unlawfully here, as there is data that shows just how small these medical costs for trans people in military are, comparatively speaking.
What's everyone's thoughts on this? (And please keep it polite, I'm just trying to discuss!)
Personally, I'm not sure what I feel. I think it's a discriminatory action for sure, but I also see the point that there's already a long list of medical conditions that will prevent you from enlisting in the military - so, with body dysmorphia being one of the common symptoms/side effects for transgender people, could that be a genuine reason to bar their entry?
I think that Trump's is using 'medical costs' unlawfully here, as there is data that shows just how small these medical costs for trans people in military are, comparatively speaking.
What's everyone's thoughts on this? (And please keep it polite, I'm just trying to discuss!)