US Chelsea (formerly Bradley) Manning: Hero or Villain?

[Mischief]

I think it's unfortunate for other transgendered individuals that this is now being used as a reason to try to mitigate Manning's responsibility for her actions.

 

[das_nut]

Then you agree that she, Chelsea Manning, did expose war crimes?

I'd have to look at it more closely, but it does seem that in the vast amount of material released, there was some wrongdoing.

 

[FortyTwo]

The whole thing with people still calling her Bradley annoys me so so so much.

Like, are preferred names and pronouns really that hard of a concept? You call someone what they want to be called, whether or not it agrees with your own personal opinions about "biology" and dumb little rules?

URGHH.

 

[Amy SF]

I edited the thread title to reflect Manning's transgender status.

 

[FortyTwo]

I edited the thread title to reflect Manning's transgender status.

That's great!

Oh and just to clarify, that wasn't directed at you, not changing the thread isn't the same as actively using the name. It's excellent that you did though.

 

[Freesia]

anyone who stands up and blows the whistle on the 1% and their creepy security cronies is a hero or heroine in my eyes. Plus, Chelsea is a cool name.

 

[Amy SF]

That's great!

Oh and just to clarify, that wasn't directed at you, not changing the thread isn't the same as actively using the name. It's excellent that you did though.

I know you didn't direct it at me, but at others. And for the record, there are plenty of people who are creeped out at the idea of transgenders, especially males transitioning to females, since they lose their *gasp* MANHOOD.