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Gender Dysphoria In The Military

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Gender Dysphoria is when a person’s emotional and psychological identity is not the same as their sex. Some people begin to change themselves so that the world can see them as they do. We call those who change transgender. People who face Gender Dysphoria have been in every branch of the Armed Forces and in countless wars. Being a soldier has always been an important and honorable career choice. So why should we deny that honor to someone who is willing to put their life on the line to protect their country? Why turn them away? Those who are transgender should be allowed to serve in the military (GIRLLLLL YOU NEED A THESIS) The media plays a large part in anybodys life, it does not matter if we get it through a radio or television it seems

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