By Steve Levy
It is deeply disturbing that our nation has become embroiled in an obsession over gender transitioning, even to the point of sex change operations being promoted in many of our schools without parental oversight. Nevertheless, there’s something quite unsettling about the president’s recent order to ban trans people from serving in the military.
The Supreme Court may have refused to block Trump’s ban, but there still remains the question as to whether it’s a wise or needed policy.
The average American wants to see trans people treated with respect and be able to enjoy the rights of citizenship, like any other American. That includes protection against housing and employment discrimination.
Unfortunately, radicals have shifted the discussion from respecting the rights of trans people to imposing a lifestyle on others and shutting down rational discussions on the issue.
They feel there is a need to indoctrinate our children on the issue, and to suggest that there are dozens of genders, which is silly.
Yet, once an individual decided to change his or her body parts and how they identify, why should it matter to the military?
If a person has changed their sexual organs, it shouldn’t affect their ability to defend their country, as long as they are able to meet the existing standards required. (If they can’t, well, then, that’s a different story.)
Why discourage anyone who wants to serve? It should be encouraged and applauded.
The radical advocates have gone way too far in pushing the trans agenda, but the president’s knee-jerk reaction in banning trans people from the military seems reactionary, and frankly, somewhat punitive.
What’s the point?