Gender Identity Disorder? I don't think so! :D

[Violet]

I know this makes me the minority in trans circles, but I really don't care if it's called transsexuality, GID, gender dysphoria or anything else. Names and titles aren't that important to me; the end result is. If this results in people treating us less shitty, I'm all for it. If it results in people being harsher on us, I'm against it. More likely, we had activists fighting this while they could have been fighting battles with less abstract gains for us (ENDA, for example).

It's true that this didn't change much, but I like to see the ball rolling EEOC's recent change was amazing ( http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/04/24...ent-rights )

There are other battles to fight, but we'll get to them at some point.

If you want to make sure I can find safe, secure housing, access to medical care and a decent job, I don't care if you call me a transsexual, MtF, tranny or shemale.

Depends on how it's stated (for me). Fucker is an amazing term, because context, tone, and gesture are all of critical importance in applying meaning. With no ill intent, I don't mind any of the above terms enough to comment upon them... but it has a way of making me uncomfortable (and by proxy, damaging an interactions' potential).

I am glad to hear it doesn't affect all of us like this

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Violet, I really don't know about 'why'of it,but I do perhaps know the basics of the 'what'

What brought this on, pad?

My perception is that trans gender people identify with and as a person of the other sex. That such people often live deeply unhappy ,unfulfilled lives. ( I would expect a higher than average suicide rate). Trans genders are NOT gay.

Suicide is an easy way out, and I don't blame anyone for taking it. Making it illegal is more than a little bit funny.

Or... we can be. I mean, I'm a chick dating another chick. And I've been banging men for years. However you consider it, I'm more than a little homosexual.

That gender reassignment gives many some peace of mind,and personal validation,allowing them to lead happier, more normal lives.

And sexual release. Can't forget that one. Poor transmen.

Violet my dear, try not to let the labels distress you;they are irrelevant. It's perfectly OK to call the scientists a bunch of dumb cunts.

Mmmnnn.... wouldn't be calling scientists dumb cunts, but shrinks? I've met more than a few of that variety. There're nice ones too, but I haven't been very lucky with them.

Really don't think labels are irrelevant, the world enjoys revolving around them. It's more like 'should be irrelevant'.