What is with so many of you referring to Manning with male pronouns

[An_enlightened_soul]

216. Time

Time is the answer you're looking for. There are countless posters who simply, through no fault of their own, lack exposure to LGBT folks -- and as a result of their lack of exposure, they lack the ability quickly change their mindset. But many of these folks are also willing to learn.

I am happy to call Chelsea the name and pronoun of her choice, as it simply does not negative impact me one iota to do so. That said, I do not condemn anyone who calls Chelsea by her legal name, Bradley, or refers to her as he or him. To many of these people, well-intentioned or not, someone with man parts is a he and in this case, his name is Bradley. Right or wrong.

I liked the analogy someone in this thread, or another on the same topic, provided: a man who is injured and loses his genitals does not cease to be a man. He is simply a man without genitals -- what makes him a man is what's inside. Chelsea says that what's inside her is woman, and that the anatomy is simply wrong. Who are we to argue?