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October 25, 2008, 4:35 pm PDT
Who's Confused???
These children are not "confused", they are being themselves. It's simple...honestly! It's the greater American culture and people who think they have all the answers who are confused. The concept of gender is very dependent on our socialization. There are some cultures, specifically Native American cultures that not only recognize, but revere more than 2 genders. Additionally, even with having a BA in psychology, I argue that being transgender, transexual, and of other so-called divergent sexualities, are not the result of mental disorder. It's simply self!
We need to stop proliferating hate. People who discriminate against gay men, women, and children today are likened to those who condoned slavery at a time in our history, those protesting against basic civil rights for women and minorities, and those today who scream out "terrorist" and "Muslim" with regard to Barack Obama.
One more thing...when you hate or simply don't accept someone for who they are or blame them for your problems, there's a really good chance you aren't taking responsibility for your own failings.
It's time to wise up, America...and stop discrimination...period.
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