Slashdot: Tech Leaders Speak Out Against Trump Ban on Transgender Troops

Tech Leaders Speak Out Against Trump Ban on Transgender Troops
Published on July 26, 2017 at 04:00PM
Technology executives, including Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google CEO Sundar Pichai took to social media to voice their displeasure over President Donald Trump’s latest stance on transgendered people in the military. “I am grateful to the transgender members of the military for their service,” Google CEO Sundar Pichai said. Apple CEO Tim Cook said, “We are indebted to all who serve. Discrimination against anyone holds everyone back.” Brad Smith, Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer said, “We honor and respect all who serve, including the transgender members of our military.” Salesforce said it “believes in equality for all. We support and thank all U.S. service members, including transgender Americans.” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, “Everyone should be able to serve their country — no matter who they are.” Veteran entrepreneur Max Levchin urged support for transgender people across party lines. “Trans kids, soldiers etc need our support today and to know they are valued & respected regardless of politics. Let us not be divided.” Uber told news outlet Axios, “We owe the deepest debt of gratitude to all those who volunteer to serve in the US Armed Forces and defend our values. These patriotic Americans deserve to be honored and respected, not turned away because of who they are.” Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said, “Discrimination in any form is wrong for all of us.”