I am a M-F Transsexual team member, If you ever met me you would never know I was born in a male body, but my mind has always been female. I have known it since I was a young kid, I transitioned in my 20's and I guarantee you I would cause a seen if I used a Men's Room. I have used the woman's room since I transitioned and guess what, no one has ever batted an eye or questioned it. Do we laws or policies saying specifically that Trans people can use the bathroom of their chose, I personally don't think its needed based my experiences, I think it is overkill and only needed for cross dressers, (Not the same as Transexuals as they only like to wear women's clothing and have no desire to change their gender.)
While I don't agree with anything that
@KimJungUn has said in this Thread I will support his 1'st Amendment rights to say and believe what he wants.
My personal beliefs are as follows, I don't expect everyone to agree with them, but I feel that they should be put out there and
Are in no way an attack on anyones's personal views. Any one I tag below it is highlight areas of my personal beliefs in relation to topic the individual(s) may have brought up and then only merely for the convenience of others who might be following this thread as a way of making it easier to follow.
To make the blanket statement that Being Trans is a choice for all, is like saying all that all gay men are feminine and flamboyant as they are portrayed on TV and in the movies. While it may be a choice for some it may not be for all. For me I have always felt as though I was born in the wrong body. The only choice I had was what to do about it. I could have suffered mental pain and anguish and done nothing, but I didn't want that. I took the necessary steps needed to correct what my Dr's agreed was needed to be comfortable in my own skin. One thing I will pint out is not all trans people are the same, nor is the treatment for their condition. For me fully transitioning was what my Dr's and I felt was needed, while others are content to just dress as a woman or a man, heck some people who thought they might be Trans discover through Therepy that they are not. We are each different.
Now while
@KimJungUn is Christian and has certain beliefs, not everyone does. There are differences of opinion in the Christian church on this matter not only between the different Christian Sects, (For example Episcopals, baptists, catholics, etc...) , but between different churches in those sects. Many other religions have a different take on genders and there can be several different Also We need to Remember that This Country unlike many in the world doesn't have a state religion. Our country's founders, many of who's families came to land seeking freedom from religious persecution, spelled out in our constitution that there is a separation of church and state.
I personally Feel that all the Social issues such as this, things like abortions, gay marriage, etc... don't belong in politics, shouldn't be something the states and federal government regulate. They are individual decisions and don't affect anyone but the individuals involved. Our country has bigger issues to deal with such as it's massive debt.
As for Target's policy on restrooms, gender equality, Coverage of Sexual Reassignment Surgery (which is covered fr those who are not aware), etc.. They are a private company and should have the right to make the policies on these topics that they wish. Just like how I, as an individual have the right as a human being to decide what I wish to d with my Body!
