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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 11:03 am
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magellan315
 
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Originally Posted by RichardKenner
What about genderqueer? Many genderqueer people do not identify as either standard gender and would consider it quote offensive and discriminatory for them to be forced to choose. And what does it mean to "present" as a particular gender? Do you go by biological appearance? Clothing style? Hairstyle? Or what?
As much as a small minority are trying to create a unique identity the simplest solution is physical. Men have an Adams's apple in their throat, women do not. If not then the plumbing dictates who get searched by, women get searched by women and men by men.

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