Calling Bradley Manning a She---Educate me DU.

[LiberalAndProud]

84. The comments were interesting.

Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT and said: Regretfully, the poster asks a question that tends to dehumanize a certain segment of our population. I believe it was asked in ignorance, not intent for harm. Nevertheless, it is hurtful. I must vote to hide.
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: Apologies to anyone offended, but I thought the post was an honest query, no insult intended.
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT and said: Good Lord,hide.
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: I understand the concern over this post, but the poster has addressed the fact that this is a real question for him. I believe that DU does have a purpose of education. There is plenty of opportunity for education here by other posters responding as to why this is inappropriate and giving suggestions for a better way of communicating this situation. I, myself, remember when Chaz Bono changed, and I wasn't sure how to phrase things. I was actually educated by other DU members, and I want this person to be given the same opportunity. I simply don't find this poster's intent to be hateful in nature.
Juror #5 voted to HIDE IT and said: I hope this is a joke post. How disgraceful to call anyone "it".
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: I sympathize with the alerter, and can't vouch for the intentions of the poster; but I think a lot of people whose lives have not brought them close to these issues before are genuinely confused, and it's only by allowing questions like these that they can be enlightened.