Opinion of John Dule

[John Dule]

This is the third one of these threads you guys have made in the past 18 months or so. Each time, the biggest issue you seem to have with me is that-- although I think consenting adults should be able to get whatever surgery they want, present themselves however they choose, dress as they want, take hormones, and receive respect/tolerance for their life choices-- I don't subscribe to the belief that gender is different from sex. Honestly, if that's our biggest area of disagreement, I must be doing something wrong. I have much, much more objectionable views than that.

[John Dule]

I don't subscribe to the belief that gender is different from sex. Honestly, if that's our biggest area of disagreement, I must be doing something wrong. I have much, much more objectionable views than that.

Of course it's (probably) not our biggest area of disagreement (For God's sake, you're a libertarian!). It's just the one that rubs off on me the most, albeit for admittedly selfish reasons.

Regardless, I hope you understand that this does not equate to a denial of your humanity. I like your posts on this site; you might be a bit more focused on social issues than I am, but you take dissenting opinions in stride and have a good sense of humor. I've said before (and I will say again) that I would refer to you by whatever pronouns you want if we met in person, for the same reason that I might say grace with Fuzzy Bear if I were to have dinner over at his house. Perhaps I don't personally share your beliefs, but I would still extend the courtesy for an individual who I genuinely respect.

[John Dule]

Moving in the right direction!

[John Dule]

You’re becoming a Forum Institution.

Yay, I'm going to be institutionalized!