Unsurprisingly, all of this sent the Internet into a tizzy on Thursday. Some praised Berg for speaking his mind and supporting veterans, while others attacked him for being transphobic. The director quickly posted a followup image, this time displaying a field of miniature American flags foregrounded by statistics about veteran suicide.
He also wrote much more than a one-word comment in the hopes of clarifying his position:
I have the utmost respect for Caitlyn Jenner and I am a strong supporter of equality and the rights of trans people everywhere. I also believe that we don’t give enough attention to
our courageous returning war veterans, many of whom have sacrificed their bodies and mental health for our country and our principals- principals that include the freedom to live the life you want to live without persecution or abuse.
This being the Internet, Berg’s followup probably won’t change a drastic number of hearts and minds, but it at least helps to somewhat clarify his own position on the matter.
Here is the followup on Instagram:
[h/t Gawker]
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