Do you think "Lady Valor" is helping break stereotypes? Do you think Army policy on transgenders will change?
We've seen policy change with women in combat and DADT, but what about this particular "gray area"?
http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2013/06/07/intv-kristin-beck-pt1.cnn.html
We've seen policy change with women in combat and DADT, but what about this particular "gray area"?
http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2013/06/07/intv-kristin-beck-pt1.cnn.html
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He was part of SEAL Team 6 (aka: Development Group, or DEVGRU, equivalent to Army Delta Force, or SFOD-D), the elite of the elite. Until he 'came out' and went transgender.
He may have accomplished missions while on teams and his views and preferences seemed irrelevant as long as missions were completed, but is it fair to the family that he hurt and practically 'left behind'? How did he get so caught up in 'American Dream' and wouldn't he 'come out' earlier?
PS: I'm NOT here to bash his decision to cross-gender. I'm here to express my disappointment to the family he let down after so many years. What's your take on this?
Please be objective and respectful. And if you decide to down-vote, your explanation will be appreciated.
The link below points to series that will commence on CNN shortly documenting her (formerly HIS) life:
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/us/cnn-films-lady-valor-the-kristin-beck-story
He may have accomplished missions while on teams and his views and preferences seemed irrelevant as long as missions were completed, but is it fair to the family that he hurt and practically 'left behind'? How did he get so caught up in 'American Dream' and wouldn't he 'come out' earlier?
PS: I'm NOT here to bash his decision to cross-gender. I'm here to express my disappointment to the family he let down after so many years. What's your take on this?
Please be objective and respectful. And if you decide to down-vote, your explanation will be appreciated.
The link below points to series that will commence on CNN shortly documenting her (formerly HIS) life:
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/us/cnn-films-lady-valor-the-kristin-beck-story
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