Times, they're changin

[Inna]

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/25/us/politics/25transgender.html?ref=transsexuals

[Traci Elizabeth]

Maybe the exposure will ignite a spark of success. And I know we have to start somewhere but I still don't think that in my life-time, transgendered folks are going to be accepted into mainstream society.

[Bree-asaurus]

What the hell is with all the articles in the news saying "She was a man" ???!?!?!?

She has ALWAYS BEEN A WOMAN! How hard would it be to say "She was physically a man" ?????

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[Melody Moore]

Maybe the exposure will ignite a spark of success. And I know we have to start somewhere but I still don't think that in my life-time, transgendered folks are going to be accepted into mainstream society.
I don't know about that Traci, I thought the exact same thing as you, especially 20 years ago. But much to my surprise I am accepted better than I ever expected - its especially nice to know that Anti-discrimination laws have been changed in Australia now to protect us and give us back our rights.

[LaurenS.]

As we all know, our acceptance depends so much on where we live. My life is much easier because I live in Mass. Sometimes I think we think acceptance is much better than it actually is. While I agree things are changing dramatically we certainly have a long, long way to go. But I continue to be surprised by the acceptance I see and am very encouraged.
Bree I understand your frustration, but I think they'd have to be looking at it from our standpoint and I don't think we can always expect that. I think the article was well written and respectful but not a big news issue in San Francisco.
Lauren