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Originally Posted by theoddz
Thing is, the media can reinforce bad stereotypes and encourage idiots to hold idiotic views. THAT is what I fault. My point of view is that a person has the right to do what they want, as long as it doesn't hurt others. This hurt others.
~Theo~  |
Honestly, I have mixed feelings on the Jackie and Christina story. I do know the two of them. They are acquaintances of mine and friends of my twin sister. It is my understanding that they did not tell their friends of Jackie's legally male status. It was news to everyone when it was announced in the Oprah interview.
I remember when their wedding invitations were sent out and it was before same-sex marriage became legal in California. It was also before the Federal government decided to recognize same-sex marriage. I do know that Jackie has lived as a Butch for most of her/his life. I do not know if she/he identifies herself/himself as woman or male identified Butch or neither.
Like Theo and Linus I can see how their story can set a negative precedent for FTMs. I felt the same way about Beatty, "The pregnant man." On the other hand, people are entitled to do with their bodies and lives whatever they choose to do. I am pretty sure Jackie and Christina are not the first couple to find this "loophole." They are just the first ones to get media coverage. (Similar to Beatty. He was not the first pregnant FTM.)
In part, my own transition was political. I had lived my life as a Butch that expressed masculinity since a very young child. I never felt I was the same as a cisgender male. I also never felt that I was a woman. I did find it absurd that just because I could "transition" all of a sudden I could receive full legal status. Nothing had changed on the inside the person I was and am.
I have had the privilege of discussing gender stuff in the forums with many of you for a few years now. I have learned so much. We all have our own stories, ideas and beliefs. I may not think, believe the exact same thing you do but I have respect and regard for many of you. Again, thanks for sharing so much of yourselves and knowledge here.