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17 is considered a minor. I'm not the one trying to limit it to "minor".You've defeated your own argument.
Age limitsEach branch of the military has age limits to enlist in active duty:
- Air Force: 17 - 39
- Army: 17 - 35
- Coast Guard: 17 - 31
- Marine Corps: 17 - 28
- Navy: 17 - 39
- Space Force: 17 - 39
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Given the above, 17 years of age would appear to be reasonable, per your own argument.
And the only irreversible surgeries are done on mainly adults, a few 17 year olds. Maybe you should research better. A few exceptions aren't going to prove your point. Having a few restrictions, enforced mainly by the actual doctors, ethical review boards of doctors, should work just fine.