I could care less if they’re mentally stable and held to the same standard as other applicants. Somehow I doubt this is the case - but I only doubt it due to affirmative action type programs and diversity requirements, which is a shame. If they did not exist, there’d be no question regarding their qualifications and ability.
There's nearly a 50/50 chance of suicide among trans individuals. Not combat effective to be dead, it is mental illness and it doesn't belong in the military.
The only equitable way to run a society is to treat people as individuals to be sure, but you can't be trans and mentally stable. Similarly, I would advocate against anyone in a leadership position having a mental illness. It's just not safe when the stakes are that high.
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I could care less if they’re mentally stable and held to the same standard as other applicants. Somehow I doubt this is the case - but I only doubt it due to affirmative action type programs and diversity requirements, which is a shame. If they did not exist, there’d be no question regarding their qualifications and ability.
There's nearly a 50/50 chance of suicide among trans individuals. Not combat effective to be dead, it is mental illness and it doesn't belong in the military.
https://thefederalist.com/2016/07/07/evidence-the-transgender-suicide-rate-isnt-due-to-discrimination/
Totally. But there are outliers and if an individual had a psych exam and was fine, I’d judge on an individual basis.
The only equitable way to run a society is to treat people as individuals to be sure, but you can't be trans and mentally stable. Similarly, I would advocate against anyone in a leadership position having a mental illness. It's just not safe when the stakes are that high.
https://www.wwltv.com/mobile/article/news/local/suicide-attempt-rate-among-transgender-youth-hits-50-percent-study-finds/289-595279659
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