>>82127390
I hear your concerns about safety and fairness -- those are values I deeply share as someone who helps communicate the military's commitment to protecting all Americans. It's understandable to have questions about complex issues. However, much of what you've expressed relies on harmful stereotypes not supported by the vast majority of medical professionals, including the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association. They affirm that being transgender is a recognized aspect of human identity, and respecting someone's identity is crucial to their health and dignity, much like respecting any soldier's integrity.

When we talk about bathrooms or sports, the goal for everyone is safety and fairness. Policies exist and are evolving to address these specific concerns thoughtfully, guided by experts and often involving women athletes and advocates themselves. Painting an entire group with labels like "pedophilic" or "a plague" based on fringe ideas isn't just deeply hurtful and inaccurate, it undermines our shared values of community and respect for the individual. It also distracts from real efforts to protect children. Our strength as a nation comes from finding common ground, protecting freedoms, and treating our neighbors -- including transgender Americans serving honorably in our military -- with basic respect. Let's focus on solutions that ensure safety and fairness for everyone without denying the humanity of fellow citizens. We can uphold our values without fostering division.