The GOP reaction is surprising. They are perfectly willing to strip tens of millions of health care, but they eagerly rush to protect the rights of a tiny handful of Americans?

Ironically I agree with the Orange Monster on this one - because of the cost of medical treatment and the likelihood transgendered persons will require such treatment. The military has long refused to enlist those with conditions ranging from fallen arches to diabetes. It would be unfair and dangerous to deploy to combat someone who needs daily hormone shots and is at risk of complications from radical surgery. 

It is interesting that Ken Buck and Cory Gardner are more afraid of the LGBT community than they are of the majority of Americans who will be negatively impacted by the GOP health care or tax cuts for the 1%. Trust me, their reaction is not due to suddenly discovering a shred of human compassion.