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Originally Posted by jimbomaybe
Is it an obsession to take exception to the large ,vocal segment of our society that has to a surprising degree succeeded is convincing many that you can change your genetics by an act of will ? This absurdity is demonstrated when athletic organizations allow men to compete with women as if they are a woman. I don’t know if anyone here is “obsessed”. No one has in any way suggested you or anyone else cannot live their life as they chose or they be punished for their choices. But I will not willingly accept a phantasy. Is it a big deal? Not to me it’s just a good example of how goofy things can get. The genetic differences between men and women make for pervasive and profound differences that no amount of cosmetics surgery or hormones can change.
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Agree with most of what you say. To me, though, it can become a big deal when the athletic conferences start allowing "transgender" individuals to compete.across the genetically determined boundaries. It unfairly alters the competition and, in some instances, may even make competition very dangerous.
Also, the political pandering to legislate wasteful and unnecessary laws and forms (post #1) government time and money and adds to our giant spaghetti bowl of bureaucracy.
We should all be able to live our lives as we would like without fear or abuse.