name change

The LGBT organization at the University of Michigan wants to change its name to something inclusive of allies, and this article claims that everybody thinks that is stupid.

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"Another problem with the current title is the ambiguity of the word "transgender," he said.

The term is typically used to encompass people with a gender identity different from the male or female classification that society would conventionally designate to them. But many people tend to confuse it with the word "transsexual," a term for a person who wants to assume the physical characteristics and gender roles of a different sex."

Italics mine. Puke.


"Andrew Sullivan, a columnist for "The Atlantic" magazine, also criticized the office's efforts at inclusiveness.

'I was a gay advisor on campus and I know the pain and issues involved. I know they need to exist,' Sullivan said. 'But the p.c. crapola gets you down.'"

Puke.

Also: Dan Savage, "who is gay [and therefore a good person to explain this stuff to normal folks like you and me]," thinks inclusiveness is stupid. Puke! Next.