Possibly no one more has gotten on Renae's case in the past than I, but that is not a topic and is the past. However, while there may be basis for criticisms, I came to respect Renae quite a bit. Why? Because Renae didn't decide to join the transgender sloganism-of-the-hour club as if a religion. That is uncommon, but most LGBTs I know are uncommon. So am I - good, bad or otherwise. I also am concerned of Renae's long term future from SRS, but that is her decision.
Do I see Renae as a woman or a female? No.
I see Renae now as a male to female transgender - and after SRS will see her as a male to female transexual. None of that is judgmental nor claiming any inferiority.
"Woman" as a social word is just that, social definitions of "woman" now - which isn't what it was in the past and probably will greatly change in the future. For the word "woman," I think in terms female physiologically - and that means XX chromosomes, wide hips, different body dimensions, ovaries and all the rest for making and caring for babies/children. To me, "woman" and "female" are physiology terms, not psychology and socialization.
Yet none of that is to condemn Renae in the slightest. I greatly believe in individual liberty so all of this is definitely with decision rights Renae has. I do not see this as imposing any duties upon me or others, however, nor do people have to bend their values, life style, opinion of the sexes, to suit Renae - just like Renae does not have to yield to suit any of us. There is nothing Renae is doing that is wrong or unethical. Whether it is wise or not ultimately is Renae's decision entirely and I respect her right to make and live those decisions. But Renae then has to bear the consequences - good and bad. If any of it is "bad," it is not my fault nor creates any duty upon me. I generally never respect pity parties.
No one is required to accept Renae as a woman or female. Or a person may do so. Regardless, in general, people should be polite and courteous to each other. The only time I've had any problem with anyone who is LGBT is when they start making demands upon me or mine, demand I respect their pity parties, demand I accept their slogans and/or when they go on the attack if I don't.
I wish Renae the best in the world. Were Renae my neighbor I have read nothing for which I likely could not enjoy her presence socially, casually, as an acquaintance, professionally and potentially as a friend. Simply, while I do not agree with Renae on everything - and can't think of anyone on this forum that I 100% agree with. I came to respect Renae as a person - and very much did not at first. What manner of life Renae wants to live is entirely within her individual rights. That Is something I definitely respect.
