Transgender Bathroom/Locker Room Question

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(05-12-2016, 04:49 PM)bfine32 Wrote: The biggest difference is you and other like-minded is they think the answer is if the body doesn't match the brain; modify the body. Dr McHugh and others do not see that as a "cure" rather he views it simply as a band-aid that society is willing to accept and more currently cater to. He ignores science by pionting to comprehensive studies that show that those that alter their body kill themselves more often that those that do not (Trans or otherwise).

I have never advocated for physical surgery. I have even defended those who do not when ignorant douches here have said "if you're going to be a woman, cut your hog". The surgery is still not perfect, it can be expensive, the results are often undesirable, those who offer it are not always the best/safest, and people tend to regret how poor the results are. Having those results will absolutely cause many to regret their decisions and contemplate suicide. 

Quote:McHales answer is to modify the brain to match the body, because it is his field of expertise. Some folks aren't willing to buy that because he believes in God.

You're a smart guy, but, seriously, stop feigning ignorance on this martyr horseshit. No one is rejecting what he says because he believes in god. This very thing has been stated to you nearly a dozen times. It's the fact that he suggests behavior is wrong because it is at odds with his religious beliefs is what is being challenged. 

Quote: If his advise was simply pray harder then you and others may have a point, w you suggest he ignores science because of religion; however, he points to medications and counseling among other methods. I just tend to agree with McHale: If you modify the body; the brain is still broken.

No, the fact that he suggests the brain is broken because it goes against his religion is enough. What exactly is wrong with living as that gender without having surgery that modifies the body? Why do they have to subject themselves to therapy aimed at "converting" them? We know that garbage doesn't work with sexual orientation. Do we think it'll work with gender identity?