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The Pentagon could be poised for a rapid about-face under the Trump administration, with the Obama administration's push for social reform surrendering to what could be an old-school emphasis on combat readiness and the spirit of the United States military, experts told FoxNews.com.
Under President Obama, the military sought to integrate transgender persons into the ranks, allow women into special operations forces and purge the nomenclature of gender-specific words, adopting what some critics say was a "politically correct" liberal agenda. That's a contrast to the traditional U.S. military approach.
In addition, some Navy ships have been named for civil rights activists. And while the Obama administration has taken an inclusive approach on some issues, it has also worked to minimize expressions of Christianity in the ranks. For example, several officers have been disciplined for displaying Bibles or gospel verses in their quarters.
Veterans and military experts told FoxNews.com that, while some of Obama's civil rights advancements may be locked in, neither Trump nor his choice for secretary of defense, Gen. James "Mad Dog" Mattis, are likely to make social experimentation a priority.
Source: Fox News
(Score: 2) by BK on Saturday January 14 2017, @08:36PM
Forgot about that... lol.
Safe to say, no. Should that be an acceptable social custom?
In the context of your question, "reproductive sex" is the most correct answer. I would never use those descriptors in reference to a living thing in any other way.
I can usually tell once I can see the distinguishing visually apparent features. Again this can be non-binary so a tiny fraction of cases will be indeterminate (in fact, indications could be "both", "neither", or "something else"...) even after close inspection. Some humans have themselves surgically altered to confuse any observers.
How insensitive -- and clearly you weren't listening. I'm a regular winged human. At least get the species right.
...but you HAVE heard of me.
(Score: 1) by kurenai.tsubasa on Sunday January 15 2017, @02:37AM
Safe to say, no.
Why? Afraid your ability to spot somebody's “real” gender isn't as good as you hope it is?
Some humans have themselves surgically altered to confuse any observers.
Are you prepared for the possibility that no surgery is required for a really good woman suit?
I'm a regular winged human.
Good luck then. I assume you also believe that human women are imaginary creatures as well!
(Score: 2) by BK on Sunday January 15 2017, @04:50AM
It just never seemed like the right thing to do.
If you read what I wrote rather than what you think I wrote, you'll find that I am prepared and am not especially bothered by this.
One of the hardest parts about talking about serious things when there is also serious disagreement is maintaining a degree of respect, or at least the appearance. If you want to know what I believe ask me. You may not like the answer but I will share. Comments like your last, and even the ones before, where you call names and attempt to pin me with ideas that are not mine (but might be yours?) do nothing to further the conversation or enlighten a reader.
If you don't want to take part in discussion of serious things... then don't.
...but you HAVE heard of me.