[RawrKitten]

Originally Posted by smc

I must wonder aloud what the real motivation for this discussion could be? After all, the simple solution to a problem of "rights and support" and the possible recognition of a class of people or the stripping of those "rights and support" is very simple: HAVE NO "BORDERS," period!

Why must we discuss whether a human being is "in fact," self-identifies as, or is characterized by others as a "feminine gay male" or a "transsexual" or "whatever"? A simple study of human history reveals that labels such as these never exist to liberate people, but to confine them. The solution is to transform the world so that there are no such differences, except in the way each of us choose to portray ourself to others.

Yes, the OP is correct, there is a "trap" here. Unfortunately, the OP has both fallen into the trap and perpetuated the trap by resetting the trap with his post. I do not think it is his intent, but there you have it ... in my opinion.

I completely agree, why should we care about labels?