Just saw this on Instapundit:
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| I love how flaming-liberal Lisa Simpson is constantly dragooned into conservative memes. |
While I get the logic, I don't see what the problem is with accepting trans folks "for who they are," whatever that might mean. I take it to mean being tolerant and civil to trans folks, not actively embracing anything trans. It was none of my business when these people decided to transition, and it's none of my business now. The very least I can do is offer my tolerance. I might not agree that the trans lifestyle is the lifestyle for me, but that doesn't mean I care one way or another what you do with your own body. So the above strikes me as a bit of cleverness, but the more I think about it, the more it rings hollow.
Over at Instapundit, the preponderance of commenters reject anything "trans" outright, and most seem convinced it all comes down to mental illness. While I understand and share the concerns of people worried that someone might use "being trans" as an excuse to invade inappropriate bathrooms, I don't think that that behavior is common among most trans folk, who probably just want to be able to live their lives without fanfare.
Quite hollow, in my opinion. By the same token, we should shun anyone who tries to change anything about themselves.
ReplyDeleteI'm all about live and let live. And like you, I don't feel that how someone sees themselves gender-wise is any of my business. I expect the same tolerance towards me if I cannot use a preferred pronoun.
ReplyDeleteMy only real issue is teaching this "there is no gender" propaganda to kids in kindergarten. WTF? I don't think young children have any need to be exposed to anything about sexuality. Leave it to the parent's discretion. That whole "groomers" thing rings true.
"And like you, I don't feel that how someone sees themselves gender-wise is any of my business. I expect the same tolerance towards me if I cannot use a preferred pronoun."
ReplyDeleteWhen you say "cannot," do you mean that you have a hard time switching pronouns for someone that you previously knew as a different gender? I get that. I had a friend who started off as male but later began identifying as female, and eventually transitioned. It wasn't easy thinking of her (and even there my first instinct was to type "him") as someone else. I think she understood that this was difficult for people, and she was pretty understanding of our botches and bungles. I've found that most people who do have a preferred pronoun that might not immediately be obvious are generally understanding as long as you make an effort.