[7952]

Some people want to change gender. Its probably not uncommon. We all look ridiculous sometimes; usually as a result of vanity. This is part of the human condition, and again not uncommon (see teenagers).

The proper response is to treat difference with humour and good grace.

[lukifer]

Of course! I'm in favor of body hacks of all kinds. My point is, I view people who change genders in the same light as those who get devil horns, split tongues and stretched earlobes. It's your absolute right, and I celebrate it. But by making that choice, the tradeoff you accept is that some suits might not take you as seriously, and grandma might have a heart attack.

I suppose that's the hair I'm splitting: homosexuality is generally not a choice, nor is being born with an internal gender conflict. But the way you alter your body or social identity is a choice, and you should accept the consequences of that choice, or not make it at all.