Pregnant "man"

[Hector]

Ok, my phaser is back in its holster.

[megoscott]

Former longtime resident, of, current worker in...the CITY.

Proud citizen of the TOWN now....

[Hector]

Do I think it's ok for him/her to have a child? Who am I to say no? It's still an odd situation, and only possible in today's world.

However, if she was a woman and now is a man...stay a man...reverting to maternal instincts tells me this person is still not sure of his sexuality..."he" still seems pretty confused to me.

The child is the one who's going to face a lot of teasing from other kids, that's for sure...kids can be very cruel to each other, it's in their nature.

[Hector]

Well, I'll pipe in and say that as a long-time resident of San Francisco

I hope you're not referring to Oaktown as Frisco...them are fighting words.

[hobub]

Not to change the subject but did you read about the lungless frog they discovered being a species and not "a freak of nature?"

I guess you would call something like this just normal

[megoscott]

[toys2cool]

That's just freakin' weird and scary

[megoscott]

I'm fine, and yes, it's a little unusual, and there's plenty of room to laugh.

I just think when people start calling other people "it" ...some thinking is required.

[garagesale]

I understand why it will bother a lot of people, but it doesn't bother me.

MegoScott:

Hoping my post did not offend. I, too have friends within the GLBT "community" (whatever "community" means!). I grew up in SE Oklahoma, so I never saw much diversity until I went to college. Some things take a little getting used to. Comparing "unusual" people to superheroes may seem as if I'm simply making fun, but like most of us here, I like superheroes a great deal. Humor can sometimes soften a shock and help lead to acceptance.

I have to admit, I find a pregnant guy unusual.

JamesD

[SUP-Ronin]

I am not bothered by that persons choice, I have no problem with that. I am only bothered by the way the media eats it up and presents it. By "IT" I mean the story, not the pregnant woman who wants to be a dude, when she isn't busy being pregnant.

[grayhank]

I don't believe the "man" in this case is a transexual, since she didn't have the re-assignment surgery. She is essentially a female transvestite living as a male.

[megoscott]

Well, I'll pipe in and say that as a long-time resident of San Francisco I've met a fair number of transexuals and counted a few as friends. People are complex and I'm proud to live in a country where they have the right to pursue happiness.

I understand why it will bother a lot of people, but it doesn't bother me.

[Adam West]

I was wondering if this person uses the men's or women's bathroom in a public place. Next thing we know some lawsuit will occur forcing men's bathrooms to have more stalls and less urinals (and we'll be waiting in long lines at sports games)

If this couple is legally married, would the non-pregnant partner become responsible for child support if they were divorced?

[garagesale]

"Top Stories in the World today, Lyndsay Lohan and Britanny Spears spotted eating at a Waffle House at 3am."

Yeah... that's so scandalous... with reprecussions from here to Baghdad!

JamesD

[SUP-Ronin]

Great. More messed up kids.


BTW, I hate sensationalist media. "Top Stories in the World today, Lyndsay Lohan and Britanny Spears spotted eating at a Waffle House at 3am."