Ill never understand how a topic like this generates so much anger and hate and dishonesty etc . . .its REALLY weird.
General rule is simply dont be an asshole for no preseason and respect people regardless of what "side" you think you are on
after that simply educated yourself if the topic matters to you and if it dont, then stop getting your panties in a bunch lol so much invented anger lol
Lets review some facts
Sex =/= gender
transgender =/= sexual orentation
Transgender =/= mental disorder
Transgender =/= to vanity
Transgender=/= mutilation
Transgender =/= chopping a part off
Transgender =/= tattoos
Transgender =/= made up
Gender Identity is a real issue and luckily for america its gaining more and more traction in the equal rights department and equal rights should catch up with science and facts.
For people actually interested in the topic here are links that can help, happy reading and spread love not hate
Transgender is an umbrella term used to describe people whose gender identity (sense of themselves as male or female) or gender expression differs from socially constructed norms associated with their birth sex. This includes androgynous, bigendered and gender queer people, who tend to see...
www.apa.org
Know the basics about sex and gender, including common terms and definitions.
www.mayoclinic.org
Find out how gender identity is defined and what it means to be transgender.
www.webmd.com
We break down the difference between being transgender and being transsexual, why someone might choose one term over the other, and more.
www.healthline.com