Homosexuality exists because sex exists. There is female and male, nothing more.
There is no such thing as "transgender" because humans do not have a gender or gender identity. Those do not exist. Gender is a linguistics term for words only.
A male who "feels like" he is a female is delusional and mentally ill. There are no "trans" people. There is no special category for those who refuse to accept the reality of their sexed body.
This is unsustainable. A lie about material reality cannot be sustained in this way. When a male demands that the whole world lie to him due to his perversions, it will lead to male rapists in women's prisons, males destroying women's sports, and lawsuits against anyone who refuses.
It's impossible. There is no "T." It does not exist.
To whom you are attracted sexually is purely subjective and therefore cannot reasonably be contested by an outside observer.
Where you decide to live your life on a spectrum of superficial, stereotypical male to female attributes (and we all do) is also purely subjective and similarly cannot be questioned.
However, your biological sex reflects an objective reality which cannot be changed by your subjective personal view and futile attempts to do so can result in serious health impacts to you as well as harms to members of the sex you are impersonating (primarily women).
Others who are grounded in objective reality should never be forced to accept your subjective version of your actual biological sex.
Finally, it's past time for the LGB community to separate themselves from the trans activists who are trying to take away the rights of women to fairness in sports and to privacy and safety in their restrooms, locker rooms and prisons. They also advocate for the chemical and surgical mutilation of children.
Their actions are evil and the
understandable negative reaction to the harm they are causing is spilling over to innocent people who are just going about their business, marrying and leading their lives.
Totally agree Dave. I never understood as a lesbian why the T was added onto the end of LGB as it has nothing to do with attraction to the same sex. We need to drop it now and let them sail away on their TQI+++ label and leaves us alone.
The DEI committee of a group with which I am affiliated recently did a demographic survey of its membership, presumably with an eye to seeing how diverse we are. But the only question that came close to asking members if they are same-sex oriented was something like “Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community?” Sigh.
Is it just me, or is David Tennant giving off strong "How do you do, fellow kids" vibes while the girl with him seems to think his Try-Hard behavior is complete cringe.
Excellent. Should've been included in the book. Tyrannical activists are getting away with far too much censorship and intimidation. Publishers caving by relegating the issue of women's existence to an afterthought does not sit well. I hope this common sense pamphlet gets the wide traction it deserves.
Well reasons but continues to use pseudo-scientific language.
Current T relating to children is about puberty anxiety, a natural condition, and is often strongly shown in gay and lesbian kids (and straight kids) who must suddenly face who they are as their full sexuality emerges, hormone-charged.
Pre-pubescent “T” is about masculine girls and feminine boys who won’t be reflective of (in Feminist terms) the patriarchy, to the despair of their parents, and to the glee of children who tease and bully them.
Adult T is either a medical delusion, similar to believing one is Christ, or has someone else’s arms or legs, or is a space alien; or is sexual misogyny delighting in portraying women as (in Feminist terms) patriarchal caricatures, inviting fights with women over the caricatures, and deriving sexual pleasure from playing the caricatured role.
Gender is a linguistic term, like mood, case, number, person, voice, which describes relations of words with each other.
Nobody has a subjunctive mood, or dative case, and nobody has female gender.
The Queer and other elements completely agree with.
That child with Tenant is clearly not well [eyes].
As for the flag from the London Pride pic ..... Back in the day when it was GAY Pride there was no wayyyy we'd have left the house without running an iron over that.
I saw a brilliant comment on Twatter ...
"L,G,B are sexuality, everything else is LOOK AT MEEEEE!!!"
All other points aside, I'm mad that the trans movement has taken a figurative shit on what was once the glorious gay pride flag. It's even the same color, and it invades the pastel spectrum. It's downright criminal.
The term "gender ideology" is a red flag for me. I know several trans and nonbinary people. They need at least as many protections as LGB people, probably more. I have a trans nephew. At around 13 he became consistent, persistent, and insistent that he was not a girl, and he was angry and depressed that the world, including his family, treated him as a girl. One day, after his parents hired a professional shopper to help him dress "prettier", he had a melt down. That started a lot of therapy and counseling. His parents are conservatives. After a while, they agreed that the best thing for him was to allow him to socially transition. They will both tell you that it was the best decision they could've made. He instantly became happier and more enthusiastic about life. Now, several years later, he takes testosterone. He passes as a boy. Which is all he's ever wanted. He is currently in the top ten in his HS class at a very large, elite HS. He is a rising star on the debate team. When the world sees him, they see a happy, psychologically well-adjusted boy.
I don't know why it's so difficult for some people to understand that gender and biological sex do not always match. And I do not understand people who arrogantly decide that they know what's best for trans and nonbinary people whom they have never even met. I'm sure the author means well, but articles like this are not helpful. They will fuel more bigotry, cruelty, and bullying toward trans and nonbinary people.
Further, trans people are not new. WPATH has been studying this issue intensely since 1973. It's a highly professional organization that is remarkably helpful for people in this situation. I think people who attack them are doing so out of a political agenda.
Homosexuality exists because sex exists. There is female and male, nothing more.
There is no such thing as "transgender" because humans do not have a gender or gender identity. Those do not exist. Gender is a linguistics term for words only.
A male who "feels like" he is a female is delusional and mentally ill. There are no "trans" people. There is no special category for those who refuse to accept the reality of their sexed body.
This is unsustainable. A lie about material reality cannot be sustained in this way. When a male demands that the whole world lie to him due to his perversions, it will lead to male rapists in women's prisons, males destroying women's sports, and lawsuits against anyone who refuses.
It's impossible. There is no "T." It does not exist.
Totally agree with all of this
To whom you are attracted sexually is purely subjective and therefore cannot reasonably be contested by an outside observer.
Where you decide to live your life on a spectrum of superficial, stereotypical male to female attributes (and we all do) is also purely subjective and similarly cannot be questioned.
However, your biological sex reflects an objective reality which cannot be changed by your subjective personal view and futile attempts to do so can result in serious health impacts to you as well as harms to members of the sex you are impersonating (primarily women).
Others who are grounded in objective reality should never be forced to accept your subjective version of your actual biological sex.
Finally, it's past time for the LGB community to separate themselves from the trans activists who are trying to take away the rights of women to fairness in sports and to privacy and safety in their restrooms, locker rooms and prisons. They also advocate for the chemical and surgical mutilation of children.
Their actions are evil and the
understandable negative reaction to the harm they are causing is spilling over to innocent people who are just going about their business, marrying and leading their lives.
Totally agree Dave. I never understood as a lesbian why the T was added onto the end of LGB as it has nothing to do with attraction to the same sex. We need to drop it now and let them sail away on their TQI+++ label and leaves us alone.
The DEI committee of a group with which I am affiliated recently did a demographic survey of its membership, presumably with an eye to seeing how diverse we are. But the only question that came close to asking members if they are same-sex oriented was something like “Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community?” Sigh.
What a fantastic article, so clear and describes all the nuances in this often toxic debate.
I wouldn't call the debate toxic, I'd call one side toxic (and it's not Jensen's side)
All of this.
Is it just me, or is David Tennant giving off strong "How do you do, fellow kids" vibes while the girl with him seems to think his Try-Hard behavior is complete cringe.
Vegas should have odds on that guy being arrested. It feels like only a matter of time.
Excellent. Should've been included in the book. Tyrannical activists are getting away with far too much censorship and intimidation. Publishers caving by relegating the issue of women's existence to an afterthought does not sit well. I hope this common sense pamphlet gets the wide traction it deserves.
Well reasons but continues to use pseudo-scientific language.
Current T relating to children is about puberty anxiety, a natural condition, and is often strongly shown in gay and lesbian kids (and straight kids) who must suddenly face who they are as their full sexuality emerges, hormone-charged.
Pre-pubescent “T” is about masculine girls and feminine boys who won’t be reflective of (in Feminist terms) the patriarchy, to the despair of their parents, and to the glee of children who tease and bully them.
Adult T is either a medical delusion, similar to believing one is Christ, or has someone else’s arms or legs, or is a space alien; or is sexual misogyny delighting in portraying women as (in Feminist terms) patriarchal caricatures, inviting fights with women over the caricatures, and deriving sexual pleasure from playing the caricatured role.
Gender is a linguistic term, like mood, case, number, person, voice, which describes relations of words with each other.
Nobody has a subjunctive mood, or dative case, and nobody has female gender.
The Queer and other elements completely agree with.
That child with Tenant is clearly not well [eyes].
As for the flag from the London Pride pic ..... Back in the day when it was GAY Pride there was no wayyyy we'd have left the house without running an iron over that.
I saw a brilliant comment on Twatter ...
"L,G,B are sexuality, everything else is LOOK AT MEEEEE!!!"
All other points aside, I'm mad that the trans movement has taken a figurative shit on what was once the glorious gay pride flag. It's even the same color, and it invades the pastel spectrum. It's downright criminal.
- Signed, A Straight Guy
Thanks for sharing Bob’s piece!
Brilliant article 👏
Great article Julie
The term "gender ideology" is a red flag for me. I know several trans and nonbinary people. They need at least as many protections as LGB people, probably more. I have a trans nephew. At around 13 he became consistent, persistent, and insistent that he was not a girl, and he was angry and depressed that the world, including his family, treated him as a girl. One day, after his parents hired a professional shopper to help him dress "prettier", he had a melt down. That started a lot of therapy and counseling. His parents are conservatives. After a while, they agreed that the best thing for him was to allow him to socially transition. They will both tell you that it was the best decision they could've made. He instantly became happier and more enthusiastic about life. Now, several years later, he takes testosterone. He passes as a boy. Which is all he's ever wanted. He is currently in the top ten in his HS class at a very large, elite HS. He is a rising star on the debate team. When the world sees him, they see a happy, psychologically well-adjusted boy.
I don't know why it's so difficult for some people to understand that gender and biological sex do not always match. And I do not understand people who arrogantly decide that they know what's best for trans and nonbinary people whom they have never even met. I'm sure the author means well, but articles like this are not helpful. They will fuel more bigotry, cruelty, and bullying toward trans and nonbinary people.
Further, trans people are not new. WPATH has been studying this issue intensely since 1973. It's a highly professional organization that is remarkably helpful for people in this situation. I think people who attack them are doing so out of a political agenda.
Thank you Robert Jensen for shining more light on this issue.
Thanks to Julie too for sharing Robert's article.
This was a very enlightening and clear-eyed article. Thank you for sharing it.
Such a bunch of stupidity.