Trangenderism (or Gender Dysphoria) is clearly linked to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals present in the environment of a developing fetus.

The effect break-downs the placental barrier that protects male fetuses from their mothers estrogen, resulting in feminized brains at the deepest levels. Much later in the pregnancy the babies' own testosterone overwhelms this estrogen to finally develop male genetalia. Proof of this feminized brain effect can be seen on MRI's of patients brains and the effect can be induced clinically in animals.

Transgender people are found world wide but interestingly there is a huge boom in Southeast Asia, notably concentrated in Thailand. One aspect of this phenomenon is the openness of Buddhist Culture -- another may be the tons of Agent Orange dumped on the food sources for all of Southeast Asia.

Food for thought found in the linings of your own tin cans.

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Interesting the objections of Religious Leaders...

Muslims accept trangenderism as a correctable affliction and do not consider it homosexuality. Thailand with an open Buddhist Culture has the largest number of transsexuals in the world followed by IRAN of all places....

So apparently the pool of condemnation comes from Christianity, confusing since the Bible actually condones people taking enormous surgical interventions on themselves.

Not even going to labor the bits about gouging-out wandering eyes or severing dishonest members.

Matthew 19:11 in Christ's own words describes three classes of Eunuchs, the last of whom voluntary castrate themselves. Read it yourself if you don't believe me. To paraphrase Christ on the matter: I don't expect the rest of you to understand, but if these folks are called they should answer.

Remember these are the folks that brought Circumcision so apparently God has no trouble using genital mutilation as a statement of faith. Transgenders know how to fix the terrible, painful and sinful path they are on. God knew this would happen and apparently gave them an out.

Ancient man knew how to deal with stallions, bulls or a even a wandering dog. They also knew how to deal with men who were suffering psycho-sexually and even though to mention it in the Bible.

Apparently the concerned Religious Leaders haven't caught on. This means a Transgender follower of Christ can knock a God Fearing Christian off their tracks like probably no one else.

It seems God still needs lepers to challenge the faithful.

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I have been reading alternet for about 4 years now, and I have learned many things.

I have learned I need to know more, expand my horizons, delve into areas not yet explored.

Given all the issues that the netroots progressive movement faces, why do you only write about GLBT issues?

It seems one dimensional. It's like Suzy Bright and her obsession with sex sex sex ...kinda makes her a one trick pony..pardon the double pun lol!

I assume other issues affect or interest you.

I assume sexual preference isn't the only thing that defines you.

I assume as a writer you might like to reach an audience other than GLBT and those directly involved in their rights.

Because, being a straight white male, albeit a netroots progressive and urban activist, I feel GLBT rights are essential. But it doen't keep me up at night. I know hate crimes kill, but we have MUCH bigger issues with many more lives at stakes.

I know this may sound bad, but it's like a weird sort of sexism, an ethnocentric focus I am not getting.

Enlighten me, if you feel these comments are remiss,since I am still learning and growing.
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