Comment on: /r/science is holding a "Transgender Week", mods post a "friendly reminder" informing that anyone questioning whether trans is mental illness will be silenced or banned, thread is deleted after sensible commenters point out this is more propaganda than science
Well, you've made a strong argument. I think at this point you've convinced me, I can't think any way around your example
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24 Jul 2017 21:59
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Comment on: /r/science is holding a "Transgender Week", mods post a "friendly reminder" informing that anyone questioning whether trans is mental illness will be silenced or banned, thread is deleted after sensible commenters point out this is more propaganda than science
Definitely counselling to accept their legs are working. The argument gets hairy here though, as there's other outcomes available to gender dysphoria than removing or refusing to use legs.
There's a considerable difference in the process of transitioning genders than the process of removing a limb. The end result for the individual is still a functioning body with a now accepting mind, where losing a limb would leave you disabled.
I can't say that helping a transgender person to accept their biologically provided body is a cure in the same way convincing one to recognize their legs work does.
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24 Jul 2017 21:06
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