Just a general observation if I may

[ladyVet]

44. I've seen the headlines, but haven't been reading the threads.

I did wonder where I'd been, that I didn't have a clue about Manning being transgender, but I figured it wasn't my business and as long as he isn't hurting anyone he should do what he feels best for himself (or herself, if that's more appropriate).

I interacted with transgendered people in a previous job, and always caught a lot of not-so-gentle kidding because I called them "he" or "she", depending on circumstances; mostly they were male to female.

I've had to tell more than one person that people should be treated the same, with respect and kindness, regardless of what we think of their sexual identity, orientation or lack there of.

It says something that you had to post this on a supposedly forward-thinking message board.

This world is hostile enough without us attacking or disparaging each other.