Republicans slam Pentagon transgender policy, leave it in place for now

[itsApril]

Republicans slam Pentagon transgender policy, leave it in place for now

The Hill
BY REBECCA KHEEL - 06/28/17 11:27 PM EDT

http://thehill.com/policy/defense/339994-republicans-slam-pentagon-transgender-policy-leave-it-in-place-for-now

"Republicans railed against the Pentagon's transgender policy on Wednesday, but ultimately did not move to reverse the policy during a debate on the annual defense policy bill.

"Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) offered an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would have reversed the policy allowing open service of transgender troops, but then withdrew it to give the Pentagon time to review the policy on its own.

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". . . Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) said he couldn't imagine sharing a shower with 'somebody who was a girl and didn't have the surgery to become a man but kept the girl stuff' when he was in the military.

"Democrats highlighted the RAND Corporation study commissioned by the Pentagon as part of its yearlong process to craft the transgender policy that found open service would have 'a minimal impact on readiness.' "

[Deborah]

It's shocking that a Marine, Duncan Hunter, a combat veteran, would be rendered into a useless bag of jelly upon seeing a naked person.  Hyperbole anyone!

It's unsurprising that these Tea Party types would bring this up.  It's a little bit surprising though that they didn't seem to get anywhere with it among their colleagues.


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[Cindy]

 
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Cindy

[AnneK]

"Military service is a privilege, not a right"

Tell that to all the people who were drafted!