So...he's done it again. Today we have seen President Trump's next attack on average Americans. Perhaps even on American values themselves. I'm sure that the world, like media and political analysts alike, are not really surprised by his reinstatement of the controversial ban of transgender service men and women serving in the military. Horrified, disgusted,appalled; yes. But not surprised by this most recent attack.
I see no reason why your gender or the desire to change your gender should have any impact on your ability to serve in the military. Men and women alike serve in all branches of the military. Including front line roles. So what difference does it make to a soldiers combat effectiveness if someone wants gender reassignment?
Well, President Trump has his reasons. Or things he believes are reasons. First up, disruption of the unit. Somehow the effect of transgender personnel serving will prove a disruptive issue. If there is any group of people best suited to dealing with these issues, it's soldiers. This is hardly the first time the American military has dealt with this issue. Look back in time to when black personnel starting serving with white. People were worried it would disrupt the unit. It did. The unit got over it. The unit changed. It adapted. So, that kinda debunks that.
Second, the cost. Yes, I'm sure that there are costs involved with gender reassignment. Costs that I'm sure are a drop in the bucket for the US military. Especially when you consider how much is spent by the military on other aspects of soldiers care. Like it's spending $84m on viagra to treat erectile dysfunction in soldiers. Compared with the $8.4m spent on gender reassignment. So why is one issue for soldiers mental health more inportant than another?
Well, the answer to that is easy. There is no better way in Donald Trump's mind to gain support than by attacking a minority group. This from a man who failed to openly condemn white supremacists and those who perpetrated hate crimes yet attacks honest Americans, men and women of staggering patriotism who want nothing more than to serve their country.
I'm sure this is something that will send more shockwaves through the political world as Democrats and Republicans wonder exactly how far this man will go, and what his next step will be. One thing is for sure, I'm certain we can count on President Trump hiding behind his age old excuse of 'fake news' when some figure or fact emerges he can't explain. No matter if that is true, the President is soon to be facing more legal challenges sure to tie up his stagnated and humbled government even more.
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