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LGBT News Trustee reserves ‘the right not to believe’ in trans people

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by BradThePug, Sep 9, 2014.

  1. BradThePug

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    I reserve the right to not believe in his ignorance??
     
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    This reminds me of Sue Sylvester not beleiving in homelessness..."they're urban campers"cx
     
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    These two comments summed up what I would have commented:

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    Well, it's his right I guess, the same way it's anybody right to choose not to believe in Evolution... Despite all the evidences showing that both of those (Evolution and being trans*) are real and scientifically provable.

    And given his position, he probably should have kept that to himself...
     
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    I almost forgot about that XD
     
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    It does not matter if he believes it or not. People with gender dysphoria exist.
     
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    I reserve the right to believe that he's full of shit.
     
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    How can anyone be that stupid?
     
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    Sometimes, people like these cause me to wonder whether or not some people are living on another planet, because their facts are different from the rest of humanity's.
     
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    It's almost like he's a bigoted idiot...
     
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    There we go.
     
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    What, are we going to have doctors that "don't believe in cancer" next? I always hate dealing with people like that.

    He needs to do some research.
     
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    He is entitled to believe whatever he wants, but as a person in a position of influence and authority, he has a responsibility to not spout views which could be harmful to others. I think his position as trustee needs to be revoked for his irresponsible comment. Maybe some transgender folks ought to tweet back, "that's ok, we don't believe in you, either."

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    A quick Google search could reveal to him, that transgenderism has been around for a very long time, it is neither a new phenomenon, nor is it a 'mental illness'. I just found this:

    Why is it always that cultures that are not affiliated with the Judeo-Christian religions tend to be more enlightened and accepting about so many things?
     
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    Because the imposition of hierarchical control required the stamping out of heterodox theological/ideological/political perspectives. Thank the formation of the Catholic Church. Classic power play with many unintended consequences.
     
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    Now hold on, folks.

    I think there may be a positive to this 'not being believed in'. It puts us in league with Santa Clause.

    I might be down for this!

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    "Trustee reserves right to lower self's IQ."
    I say let him have what he wants.
     
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    *facepalm* I reserve the right to facepalm.
     
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    I think I missed something...
    Why does this person's opinion matter?
     
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    He doesn't believe eh? So then I'm invisible to him eh?

    OwO I know who's kitchen I'm raiding!

    Yush!! xD I love you for this!