Did you read the full statement? The idea was rejected solely because it didn't fit. It had nothing to do with not wanting to be called a Crossdresser. If it's true, it's true. If it's not, it's not and I think something was read into the statement that was not intended.
Also, when I say that I identify as Transgender, I'm also quick to point out that everyone who considers themselves to be Transgender is not looking to transition. In that case, I don't have a problem with the term, but I do have a problem with how it has been reconfigured in the current press. The clarification makes the point clear.
And yes, occasionally I get a bit economical with a given thought. There is sometimes a conscious process to minimize the amount of verbiage. That's just how it is as it does take me considerably longer to fashion a message. Really.
DeeAnn
