Hehehe... yes, I get the gist of what you're trying to say.
However, you did start out this conversation by referring to kate as "he". Secondly, most medical disorders aren't touchy subjects ;), and gender dysphoria needn't be either. And finally, transition is not a lifestyle choice; it's the recommended medical treatment for gender dysphoria.
My impression is that your perspective is more like "I've got nothing against transpeople (or gays, or whatnot (which by the way are also not lifestyle choices but that's a different argument)). Why I'd even share an elevator with one."
There's nothing wrong with that as a starting point per se. Most people start there when they don't really understand yet. What matters is whether you move forward from there.
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Date: 2006-07-24 07:41 pm (UTC)However, you did start out this conversation by referring to kate as "he". Secondly, most medical disorders aren't touchy subjects ;), and gender dysphoria needn't be either. And finally, transition is not a lifestyle choice; it's the recommended medical treatment for gender dysphoria.
My impression is that your perspective is more like "I've got nothing against transpeople (or gays, or whatnot (which by the way are also not lifestyle choices but that's a different argument)). Why I'd even share an elevator with one."
There's nothing wrong with that as a starting point per se. Most people start there when they don't really understand yet. What matters is whether you move forward from there.