Bridgette
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I fail to see how this extension of a court decision could be interpreted as being just! How is it that if the parents concent to their child’s need that a court has to be involved at all?
Perhaps it may be due to unacceptance in the education sector ( Schools) that influence the desire for UK courts to be involved or perhaps even still the antiquated class ruling in the UK that still exists today.
Whatever the reason it appears, on the surface, an attempt to interfere with basic human rights and freedom of choice.
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Well Canberra can use a shake up every now and then as it’s generally grey and bland most the time
Best of luck with the move and job opportunity -
Thank you for sharing the post Claire
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Thank you for this great post. I believe that all intolerance behaviour is learnt from an early age in childhood. It will take at least a generation past changes in our legal and anti discrimination laws for those who oppose basic human rights to no longer have a voice that is heard. The rumblings from other Western “Democratic” countries are being fanned by their political leaders albeit the term leadership is loosely applied. Fortunately we live in a more caring and sympathetic country that has a better appreciation of individuality and personal expression. If by chance you do have the misfortune of being subject to random slurs or derogatory remarks by someone with a low intelligence, take comfort in the Notion: “You are better then those who ridicule what they would protect if it was their children who were just like us” (And my dear we are definitely more articulate, have a greater sense of caring, and most importantly, a greater sense of respecting others).
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Another product of the fact American’s do not have compulsory voting. This guy is so out of touch with the real world and it’s issues of equality I wouldn’t be surprised if he signs Presidential decrees with a chisel on a stone tablet..
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Hmm I must be on the cusp!
“You are in touch with your feminine side.
Sensitive, intuitive, and caring are all words that describe you.
You tend to go with how you feel. You trust your intuition.
And you’re just masculine enough to relate to both men and women.” -
I would have loved to add to the list already uploaded but I see Lola has already been added.. So I’m guessing there are some 60’s children out there !
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Hmm not sure that just wearing high heels in a suit would make me feel empowered at work. If anything I would be wearing out the heels on the uneven pavement from the car-park to the office front door. And, of course, I would have to let the hems down on my suit pants!
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I must admit I did enjoy the 1992 movie “The Crying Game” The film is about the experiences of the main character, Fergus (Stephen Rea), a member of the IRA, his brief but meaningful encounter with a soldier, Jody (Forest Whitaker), who is held prisoner by the group, and his unexpected romantic relationship with Jody’s girlfriend, Dil (Jaye Davidson), whom Fergus promised Jody he would protect. However, unexpected events force Fergus to decide what he wants for the future, and ultimately what his nature dictates he must do.
However, the first film I remember about being Transgender was a British Film called : I Want What I Want. It was about a 20-something son of a military officer feels like a woman trapped in a man’s body. When he can’t hide it anymore he has a fallout with his ladies man father and leaves home.
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Poor Bob! Well not really as Bob has probably been living a bit of a lie. Or is it that Bob has reached the end of his tether being a man and wants to be a woman because his obligations to raising his children may be over and perhaps his job aspirations are limited. Of course not! That’s just me being over critical.. Although I think Bob has been dealt a killer blow and will never explore his true self. The best part about this topic is how friends of friends can extend a helping hand to someone they may or may not know.. Who knows, perhaps the ending is/was that people are more aware of their partners needs and a suitable compromise is found to keep everyone happy. Hope so..
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Interesting subject. If it means the changes to recognition will someday allow the Anglican Church to marry Transgender couples then its a step in the Iright direction.. From a general view.. If we took religion seriously, any denomination are supposed to provide assurance and peace to all of us.. If that isn’t the case, then I would say Religion is not practicing what it preaches!
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The ability to Travel
The ability to speak freely
The ability to use the internet to shop..shop.shop
The hope that my 7 numbers will one day win a Thursday night windfall!! -
I think this is an excellent question !! And, as highlighted in the summary at the end, it has become more noticeable that Transgender policy if Govt Departments is far better than what it was say 10 years ago.. I know, for example , in the Department I work in, it is assured that when applying for a job placement, that certain stipulations are made to the selection panel on who cannot be marginalised and must be given the opportunity for and interview and employment.
Yes we are so lucky we live here in this country.. It could be worse … We could have Donald as a leader and banning Transgender people from the military.. Thank god we are progressive and not regressive…. -
Dear Sarah
There will be those who will say: “In all honesty you should have told her first before you had a relationship with her” and there will be those who will say, “Maybe you came to a realisation of who you were while you were in the relationship”. Either way, it gets down to being honest with yourself and knowing what you want out of life. If transitioning is what you really want to achieve, then you should start your journey as soon as you can; Otherwise you are just repressing yourself and it will end up that a lifetime was wasted.
Some people are fortunate in finding supportive partners either during or after child raising, some people are not as kind or as understanding as you may want them to be. I firmly believe we are in a time of greater acceptance and realisation by the general public and that community attitudes are more acceptant now than what they were 10 – 15 years ago.
Hopefully you will find your soul mate during your life’s journey -
it would be interesting to know if they are officially given an undergrad in Drag or Major in Theatre
