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[–] Carnelian@lemmy.world 12 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Well,

Idk I’m sure some trans people in the US are inexplicably patriotic

But the main thing though is the army pays for your college. Which we otherwise have to go into life-altering debt to access. This is not a coincidence

They also operate programs in high schools to promote the concept, especially to the poorer and most vulnerable populations.

They offer insane sign up bonuses. Like $20k+. Tons of teenagers will go through the high school program, sign on, get the bonus, buy an expensive car, drive it around to flex on their friends lol.

These are children. They don’t really know the consequences. They have no way of knowing. Many of these children, trans kids included, are propagandized into believing this is the best way to make an honest living in this life.

The marketing is effective to say the least

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

The bigger thing, for trans people in particular, is medical benefits. For (at least) 4 years of your life, treatment and surgeries? Some people are willing to make that trade.

Its also a way to GTFO if your family is seriously transphobic.