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[–]StillLessons[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

This is a useful addition to the subject. Usually, the information we get from the pro-trans side regarding the issue of trans and particularly trans children is simply a series of slogans. These slogans are often yelled at high volume so as to prevent those who wish to discuss the question having the opportunity to disagree.

Here is a MtF trans actually in a conversation with an opponent. Owen Shroyer is an annoying interviewer, no doubt. He interrupts this person quite a bit and refuses to allow their statements regarding their own experience. That is rude, but it certainly does not rise to the level of the "hatred" usually declared by the trans community after this kind of interview. He does give them several 30-second blocks of time to expound their case.

I admit I watched only the first ~14 minutes, because more seems unnecessary. The different perspectives have already been outlined thoroughly in that time. If anyone watches further and sees something important that I missed by cutting out early, let me know.

I will give this person credit. They took the time to calmly disagree. This is seemingly rare in this community. This person didn't lose their cool and start ranting and throwing simplistic accusations of hatred at Shroyer. Good for them. It's nice finally to hear what they think (at least in this person's case). I still profoundly disagree, but it's a lot easier to disagree with someone than it is to be yelled at and cursed by them simply for the attempt to have the conversation that Shroyer manages to have here (at least for the first ~14 minutes).