(May 13, 2016 at 7:54 pm)Whateverist the White Wrote:

(May 13, 2016 at 5:39 pm)ChadWooters Wrote: Yes. Social organizations and charities that are designed to service the needs of very specific populations should not be forced to alter their programs just to conform to the inflexible political agendas of activists. My example could just as easily be a support group for men with sexual addictions. The whole dynamics of these types of programs could be disrupted to the detriment of the people that need those services. Maybe the programs could be redesigned but that's not something that should be forced on them from the outside by politicians, activists and their lawyers.

It does seem a bit much to insist that anyone wishing to help some people must be willing also to help other people.  But most likely even if it is a private organization they are getting some sort of public support.  If they accept any public funding, they have to play by the rules.

Besides it just seems creepy to do a genitals check on every woman in need who applies.

Sadly, it appears that my prediction has already come true. About half way through this article, the author mentions an incident of a transgender man wanting to receive services from a women's shelter. I'm curious to know more about it if it really happened.

Christian Author Writes about Complaint by Women's Shelter Staff

Come on, Chad. You're better than presenting that kind of source as your only one and give it credit. At least I hope so.

(May 16, 2016 at 1:01 pm)abaris Wrote: Come on, Chad. You're better than presenting that kind of source as your only one and give it credit. At least I hope so.

Like I said, "...appears..." and "...if it really happened."

My point is that all sides need to move beyond rigid ideological agendas and irrational fears. This is indeed a civil rights issue (the ADA specifically) and is based on an objective medical condition, not subjective feelings about personal identity, for which society should make reasonable accommodations.

(May 14, 2016 at 3:22 am)Mathilda Wrote:

(May 13, 2016 at 8:25 pm)LadyForCamus Wrote: You are just as much of a jerk about this issue as Drich is, Chad.  I'm actually expected better from you to be honest.  

Really?

Lol. Ah...I try to be optimistic when it comes to people. As you can see, it tends to bite me in the ass. [emoji13]

(May 14, 2016 at 9:52 pm)Drich Wrote: I have a honest question. What is the goal here with this whole bathroom/locker room from the transgender POV?

Hope I understand your question correctly. The goal is to be able to do what they need to do in the correct bathrooms and locker rooms.

(May 17, 2016 at 8:24 pm)Bella Morte Wrote:

(May 14, 2016 at 9:52 pm)Drich Wrote: I have a honest question. What is the goal here with this whole bathroom/locker room from the transgender POV?

Hope I understand your question correctly. The goal is to be able to do what they need to do in the correct bathrooms and locker rooms.

Drich might as well have asked "What's a bathroom for?"

(April 11, 2016 at 10:51 am)Drich Wrote: Transsexuals suffer from a diagnosable affliction called Gender dysphoria or gender identity disorder. So then how is this not a mental illness if the word/term mental illness literally means:

Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors.
(as per the Mayo clinic)

If this is a mental disorder, then why do we allow the patients to run the asylum? Why do we have mentally compromised people trying to set a national policy that allows them to indulge their disorder?

would we allow people afflicted with Munchhausen access to their kids? Or if you want to look at other people who just hurt themselves, would we allow people who want to cut themselves places they could do so?

God damned it drippy! You should have your pecker inverted for being such a bigot. That way you would understand what it's like. Check your privilege bro!

(May 17, 2016 at 9:27 pm)KUSA Wrote:

(April 11, 2016 at 10:51 am)Drich Wrote: Transsexuals suffer from a diagnosable affliction called Gender dysphoria or gender identity disorder. So then how is this not a mental illness if the word/term mental illness literally means:

Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors.
(as per the Mayo clinic)

If this is a mental disorder, then why do we allow the patients to run the asylum? Why do we have mentally compromised people trying to set a national policy that allows them to indulge their disorder?

would we allow people afflicted with Munchhausen access to their kids? Or if you want to look at other people who just hurt themselves, would we allow people who want to cut themselves places they could do so?

God damned it drippy! You should have your pecker inverted for being such a bigot. That way you would understand what it's like. Check your privilege bro!

Are you trying to be funny?

(May 17, 2016 at 9:44 pm)Bella Morte Wrote:

(May 17, 2016 at 9:27 pm)KUSA Wrote: God damned it drippy! You should have your pecker inverted for being such a bigot. That way you would understand what it's like. Check your privilege bro!

Are you trying to be funny?

"Trying" being the operative word.

(May 17, 2016 at 10:18 pm)The_Empress Wrote:

(May 17, 2016 at 9:44 pm)Bella Morte Wrote: Are you trying to be funny?

"Trying" being the operative word.

Yeah, I'm sorry I don't mean to sound like a total humourless bitch. Lol