February 20, 200422 yr I'm not a doctor or a psychologist, so I really don't know. I'm not sure if you guys heard of this, but it is a while ago: http://abcnews.go.com/sections/us/DailyNew...ange010422.html San Francisco became the first body of government to help pay for sex changes. In some governments, the national healthcare system pays for your sex change free of charge. What's your take on this? I beleive that transgender individuals have a mental illness. It is one thing to be homosexual, but it is another to want to alter your body. Psychologically, do these people hate themselves and so they seek to permantly physically alter their body as a result? If this is a psychological problem, should a responsible government give these people psychological help instead of putting them under the knife? All I know is this. There are bigger health problems out there that the government should pay for. Furthermore, I would like to say I have nothing personally against transgender individuals any more than people with psychological problems like depression and so on. However, it appears that wanting to be a different gender is purly psychological and it shouldn't be dealt with in a surgical manner. Opinions?
February 20, 200422 yr i wouldnt compare wanting to switch sexes to depression. I'd compare it to SEVERE depression. I mean, it's one thing (and wierd at that) to constantly wish you were of the opposite sex. It's another to actually spend the money (or have the govt spend money) to have your penis taken off, and a vagina added in. I'm not gonna beat around the bush: that's disgusting.
February 20, 200422 yr Author i wouldnt compare wanting to switch sexes to depression. I'd compare it to SEVERE depression. I mean, it's one thing (and wierd at that) to constantly wish you were of the opposite sex. It's another to actually spend the money (or have the govt spend money) to have your penis taken off, and a vagina added in. I'm not gonna beat around the bush: that's disgusting. agreed
February 20, 200422 yr What if its hormonal? Maybe they are born with less of the sexual hormone than the average human of the same gender. I really have no idea, so I wont speculate further. Spending public money for sex changes? No way.
February 20, 200422 yr Author What if its hormonal? Maybe they are born with less of the sexual hormone than the average human of the same gender. I really have no idea, so I wont speculate further. Spending public money for sex changes? No way. If it is hormonal, become a homosexual, don't butcher your body.
February 20, 200422 yr Because its in San Francisco. San Francisco is the most liberal place in the nation. Most of the nation doesn't pay attention to what happens there as far as laws. There laws are wierd and thankfully do not usually spread to other cities and states.
February 20, 200422 yr Author I don't get some liberals. They want to waste money on stuff like that when there are plenty more sick people that can be helped for less money. Such a law is a crime against humanity.
February 21, 200422 yr I'm a liberal and registered Democrat, but I totally disagree with the concept of government-funded sex changes. It's a total waste of taxpayer money, plain and simple. Good thing I don't live there.
February 21, 200422 yr hm, I was always under the impression that you weren't old enough to vote yet, FutureGM. Don't take offense to that, it's just what I thought.
February 21, 200422 yr hm, I was always under the impression that you weren't old enough to vote yet, FutureGM. Don't take offense to that, it's just what I thought. i thought that too until i checked his profile
February 21, 200422 yr hm, I was always under the impression that you weren't old enough to vote yet, FutureGM. Don't take offense to that, it's just what I thought. Well, now you know.
February 26, 200422 yr Sex changes are cosmestic surgery, we need to reduce wasteful spending not increase it.
February 26, 200422 yr Sparks underwent surgery to become a woman last year in Thailand because she couldn?t afford it in the United States. She?s paid about $30,000 since she began making her transition in 1997, but will still be able to enjoy the city?s benefits, which would kick in July 1. Sparks said she hopes San Francisco?s adoption of transgender benefits sends a message to other municipalities that all employees need to be treated equally. She also hopes insurance companies will begin extending similar benefits to private employers. Fat. f***ing. Chance. At least give some clinical data that show this surgery is needed besides "they're really really sad." But hey, that's San Francisco. It's like Vegas or New Orleans. If you could change it to resemble Anytown, USA, would you? Do we want a nation full of Phoenixes, Louisvilles or (God help me) Jacksonvilles?
February 26, 200422 yr At least give some clinical data that show this surgery is needed besides "they're really really sad." :lol
February 26, 200422 yr Author mind bending drugs deal with depression...that's way better than getting your dick lopped off.
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