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[Jorja]

Your post (#17) makes me think you don't like labels, then you label yourself as a woman. That, of course, depends on your definition of a woman. Most sources agree that a woman is an adult female, which you are not. But I guess that depends on the definition of a female. Most sources would refer to the genetic information and sex organs you were born with. The problem with labels continues, especially when we make up our own definitions.

This is where the problem lies. We have people, like you, who do not have the education nor expertise to employ logical structures and real-world references to convey, process, and assign meaning, as well as to manage and resolve ambiguity. You my friend, are not a linguist.

As for most sources refering to the genetic information and sex organs one was born with, I have yet, in the past 31 years, had anyone, any doctor, state or federal government, any agengy or organization require my genetic information or ask to see my sex organs before granting me membership, a loan, a job, medical treatment etc….. Therefore, you are incorrect in your assumption that genetic information or proof of sexual organs is needed to qualify as a female.

On top of all that, my birth certificate has shown that I am female for the past 31 years. I am truly sorry you were not around or aware of your condition when this brief and almost unknown expermental opportunity came along in my home state’s political arena. I was infact in transition at the time and was smart enough to take advantage if it. I would not have known of the program had I not been friends with one of the state senators at that time.

So you see, I am a woman. Learn of what you speak, before you speak. It helps all concerned.