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17. Sounds like a basis for equal protection violation actions as per the Fifth Amendment.

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US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service [View all] demmiblue Aug 7 OP

USAF is totally disgracing themselves. Denying benefits to troops who served honorably. Irish_Dem Aug 7 #1

denying "equal protection of the law" rampartd Aug 7 #2

at the request of Cadet Bonespurs and his sidekick rapist Kegseth Skittles Aug 7 #5

Not only have they served honorably, they have made the military a career. Arkansas Granny Aug 7 #7

It is a threat to national security and combat readiness for the reason you cite. Irish_Dem Aug 7 #23

It's horrible, but the military pretty much has to follow the orders of the SecDef and CinC, as long as... LudwigPastorius Aug 7 #45

It is illegal, immoral, and a threat to national security and combat readiness. Irish_Dem Aug 8 #55

As a USAF veteran, I agree 100% with your post. Prof. Toru Tanaka Aug 8 #54

I am an USAF brat, and adore the AF and the people in it. Irish_Dem Aug 8 #56

Attention you young people, Keep in mind all the recruitment promises are worthless Walleye Aug 7 #3

What a cruel horrendous disgrace wendyb-NC Aug 7 #4

Putin is overjoyed orangecrush Aug 7 #6

They could sell Putin some info Captain Zero Aug 7 #49

I'm retired AF and I'm ashamed of them for this LogDog75 Aug 7 #8

Please let them know. Air force seems to have been corrupted by evangelical christians travelingthrulife Aug 7 #10

I am an USAF brat and am deeply ashamed of the AF right now. Irish_Dem Aug 7 #25

You might be in a position to speak up for them--if you are able to. riversedge Aug 7 #30

Today, I'm ashamed to be a USAF vet. slightlv Aug 7 #9

Please let USAF know. Vets are so important to escaping fascism. travelingthrulife Aug 7 #12

An example orangecrush Aug 7 #11

Seems so wrong Demovictory9 Aug 7 #13

MAGA reaction to this is nauseating. MrChuck Aug 7 #14

Retired USAF, and hanging my head in shame for what we are alllowing this country to become. Scalded Nun Aug 7 #15

Gotta hate the gays. Gotta have another side to blame for something. Botany Aug 7 #16

Sounds like a basis for equal protection violation actions as per the Fifth Amendment. no_hypocrisy Aug 7 #17

A couple things. TomSlick Aug 7 #22

The SC will do whatever Trump and the billionaires who pay them want them to do. Irish_Dem Aug 7 #27

There was a time I would have resisted that idea. TomSlick Aug 7 #32

Yes I remember your optimism that the courts would hold. Irish_Dem Aug 7 #37

Problem here is that full retirement is 20 years SickOfTheOnePct Aug 7 #43

That's my memory. TomSlick Aug 8 #59

Sue the fuck outta them. chowder66 Aug 7 #18

Lawsuits are in progress, but the SCROTUS has decided that... LudwigPastorius Aug 7 #46

Perhaps they have forgotten, that the people they have forgotten, are all trained to kill. twodogsbarking Aug 7 #19

The opposition needs TommyT139 Aug 8 #53

Cruel Bigots! They Served. They Deserve their benefits! electric_blue68 Aug 7 #20

Shameful. Disgusting. Cruel. Vicious. Mean. Dishonorable. Solly Mack Aug 7 #21

We serve on a contract. BidenRocks Aug 7 #24

The contract is very one-sided. TomSlick Aug 7 #34

Makes me sick for these people who served honorably ... nt Jarqui Aug 7 #26

Why are these people so worried about their own sexuality that they think punishing anyone who isn't a member jls4561 Aug 7 #28

Mother F-ers maspaha Aug 7 #29

I also posted the article and my opinion on FB about how Transgender Service members are going to be treated. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 7 #31

Totally illegal. Wiz Imp Aug 7 #33

I wish I could share your confidence. TomSlick Aug 7 #36

I guess I should clarify Wiz Imp Aug 7 #38

And therein lies the rub. At 15 years they have not qualified for retirement. TomSlick Aug 7 #42

Exactly n/t SickOfTheOnePct Aug 7 #44

They qualify for early retirement. They were previously told by the Air Force that they would be able Wiz Imp Aug 7 #48

My understanding is that no one is "qualified" for early retirement except for service connected disability. TomSlick Aug 8 #60

In Trump's America, no contract has any meaning. enough Aug 7 #35

Right. Ask his plumbing and electrical contractors. Captain Zero Aug 7 #50

What a cowardly assh.le. Buddyzbuddy Aug 7 #39

Disgusting discrimination. Very Un-American. mdbl Aug 7 #40

Another USAF Vet - So Sad OutNow Aug 7 #41

How dafuq is that even legal? sakabatou Aug 7 #47

Wow, they really are afraid of transgendered Figarosmom Aug 8 #51

Are all the other branches doing this, too? 3catwoman3 Aug 8 #52

Remember, folks, the cruelty isn't a bug. It's a feature. COL Mustard Aug 8 #57

Cruelty is the point IronLionZion Aug 8 #58