Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 11:49:19 +0200
From: Suzan Foster <foz-AT-xs4all.nl>
Subject: Re: Well thanx a million


Andy:

> Firstly, I should apologise for any perceived and/or actual insensitivity.
> 
> Secondly,  though, Dave's point about the confusion of children bears some
> consideration in the 'who's insensitive?' arena. To what extent should a
> parent put their [albeit deep] unhappiness before the potential effects on
> the children? Presumably a Stirner would say "Go for it". Others might wait
> til the kids are a bit older, as I believe Jan Morris did. Others  might do
> nothing  - and I know someone in this category.

I believe i have done all i can to help my own child in understanding, and
continue to do this. She is at ease with the situation, and certainly not
confused. Still, i believe this is besides the point in how others than
direct relations to the transgendered person should refer to them.

I don't expect homosexuals in this group to be called fags any longer, and
would expect the same respect for transgendered persons, or is ignorance
once more becoming a valid excuse?

Su.