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originally posted by: izero
But there is still that something that makes me feel awkward. I'm thankful that I'm rationale enough to not turn it into prejudice.
originally posted by: OpenMindedRealist
Agreed. Which is why people get irritated when others make a public display out of their sexual identity crises.
originally posted by: theabsolutetruth
a reply to: MystikMushroom
I have vast life experience. I have worked in environments of extremities of human nature, front line style mental health issues etc, I have heard of things from LGBT communities that would make you vomit. I have seen things you wouldn't believe. I work in education, I do not discriminate. I am also extremely aware of contemporary ideology.
Fear it is not.
Bitch fest comments of ''dusty bygone era dinosaurs that need everything in squares and a bible'' doesn't work either. Similarly for many that question agendas that are irrational.
As I have said again and again on this thread and others, mudslinging those that don't agree to definitions and approaches to gender identity issues (based on sound scientific research and fact) is really low.
Society is sick enough. People of gender identity issues do not need some grotesque, dysfunctional, surgical agenda thrust upon their insecurities and issues as a snake oil 'solution'. The general public norm (non gender identity issues) majority have the right to informed opinions regardless of agenda bullies.
originally posted by: TrappedPrincess
Oh my, the really hateful ones have come out since I've been gone lol and seamrog you unhappy bitter little man I sincerely feel sympathy for you. Your just going to be stuck in the cycle until you get it right one day but don't worry you will eventually get it.
originally posted by: bigfatfurrytexan
a reply to: Seamrog
"its in there" isn't discussion. Its a jettison of the burden of proof that is carried with your assertions.
originally posted by: bigfatfurrytexan
In essence you and I aren't very far apart. The only difference is one of us says what they have to say in the most abrasive and rude manner possible.
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: WeAreAWAKE
I'm not sure you know what the definition of "natural" is if you are describing spiders as unnatural... Why does this argument of "naturalness" even come up? What exactly IS natural and what isn't? To me, people who put out this argument are really saying, "it's not the majority, therefore I don't like it."
originally posted by: WeAreAWAKE
But there are people and things that cause people to feel, that something is "wrong" or scary or worrisome. I'm sure this applies to this topic to some extent. If the way another person acts or dresses is alien to you...you may recoil. Not out of hate, but out of an emotional response to something so different or alien to them.
originally posted by: TrappedPrincess
You know the really sad part for me is that I already make many concessions to the intolerant and unaccepting populace (at least while in my backwoods redneck home town with no a limited palate of culture and diversity). Yet Im treated like a monster when I simply ask to be treated with dignity.
I walk around wearing as accepted by society (it is all just cloth in the end really anyway right?) male clothes with stereotypically male colors while my ever effeminate appearance is slightly masked by my 5 O'Clock shadow. I walk with a masculine strut not allowing my hair to swing as it is tied up and sometimes tucked under my hat. I put bass in my voice and suppress my natural inclination to sway my hips.
I allow the fear of the intolerant and unaccepting to cause me to live in fear and ultimately suppress my own happiness. Its ok though I do this for you, you the intolerant and unaccepting. I do this because I have for so long, I do this because I am strong enough for both of us, I do this to protect both of us from what could ultimately be a permanent goodbye for either one of us, I do this because I LOVE you ALL and I accept you and care about you ( I don't even kill or react uncomfortably to spiders either)
It is not until I am in the lovely cities of America that I am able to let my hair down and shine with the warmth and brightness of the star I am, Namaste.
originally posted by: tony9802
a reply to: Seamrog
Once again SRS is not body mutilation..
Heart surgery is not mutilation..
Liver surgery is not mutilation..
Mascectomy is not mutilation..
It is simply surgery..