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What a load of crap... Cooley Hurd Aug 2013 #1
+1. n/t winter is coming Aug 2013 #2
+1 Starry Messenger Aug 2013 #5
+1 #3 burnodo Aug 2013 #9
She is entitled to her opinion maddezmom Aug 2013 #3
Why? 4Q2u2 Aug 2013 #4
By brown nosing the bosses? Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2013 #6
In fairness, speaking of transgender status when pleading for leniency did seem suspect to me. dkf Aug 2013 #7
Thank you for this, for they are my sentiments exactly. LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #13
Too bad. IMO Chelsea Manning has shown immeaursable courage. It's not like plenty of straight MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #8
Yes but why does transgender = emotionally unstable? dkf Aug 2013 #10
I can see why other transgender people in the military pnwmom Aug 2013 #14
Beck was never out for one moment in the miltary, and no one is out as transgender in the military. Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #25
Under DADT, wouldn't Beck have been put out of the military? JimDandy Aug 2013 #27
Transgender people are not protected by DADT repeal and are still subject to discharge. Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #30
Very interesting. Good points. JimDandy Aug 2013 #32
My guess is that the defense MotherPetrie Aug 2013 #16
You are right... dkf Aug 2013 #22
Uh, living under irrationally suppressive rules and regulations that require you to lie about your Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #26
Rec for this from your link.. Cha Aug 2013 #11
these are 2 different issues, one can still oppose bigotry against someone JI7 Aug 2013 #12
Didn't you already post this smear? morningfog Aug 2013 #15
How about respecting her opinion? n/t michigandem58 Aug 2013 #23
I swear I thought you already posted this smear. morningfog Aug 2013 #24
I'd have more respect for Beck had she come out while in service rather than waiting 20 years to Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #28
Have never heard of Kristin Beck until now. This has been one hell of an informative weekend. Number23 Aug 2013 #17
here is a good salon story on her arely staircase Aug 2013 #29
What Jake2413 Aug 2013 #18
Post removed Post removed Aug 2013 #19
the beloved and the disliked should both be afforded some basic respects/rights La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2013 #20
It's interesting how similar the words "uniformed" and "uninformed" are when written down. nt Electric Monk Aug 2013 #21
Wrong argument, Beck. Manning is fighting for democracy. Octafish Aug 2013 #31
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