petemcewan Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 It's beyond belief that the Scottish version of gender recognition legislation has been passed. I sincerely hope that the UK Government knock it back. Holyrood can threaten as much as they like.Arrogant ar.... Quote "While the aim of self-ID policies are clearly well-intentioned, ultimately a system of self-declaration without safeguards will always be open to abuse from predatory men or those acting in bad faith." Quote BBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) As its in a totally different part of the UK, and you are not 16 or 17, how does this affect your life Pete? Edited December 23, 2022 by HeHasRisen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ01 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, HeHasRisen said: As its in a totally different part of the UK, and you are not 16 or 17, how does this affect your life Pete? Bet he lives in a bungalow (if you know what I'm saying!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petemcewan Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 HehasRisen, I think of the UK as precisely that -a single united country.So I care about what goes on up there. I care about the knock on implications of the legislation on Women's rights. In addition, I think 16 is far too young for a person to embark on gender reassignment. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Interesting and informative Observer editorial on the issue from last week here: The Observer view on Scotland’s controversial proposed gender reforms. Quote The respectful compromise would be to introduce a form of legal self-identification for gender identity for trans people while clarifying that this does not change someone’s sex for the purposes of the Equality Act. A clear distinction between gender identity and biological sex in law would balance the legitimate rights of trans people and those of women, protecting both groups against discrimination but establishing beyond doubt that it is lawful to provide female-only services for women as a matter of privacy, dignity and safety. But in Scotland and Westminster, self-described progressive politicians have proved too gutless to advocate balance and compromise. It is marginalised women – in prison, in domestic abuse services, and who require intimate care as a result of disability – who will bear the consequences of their cowardice. The Observer seems rather more willing than its sister paper to step up and do more than tip-toe nervously around the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Self declaration/identification is definitely a very slippery slope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trastrick Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 23 minutes ago, The_DADDY said: Self declaration/identification is definitely a very slippery slope. Darwinism usually takes care of this stuff. Trust Mother Nature? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bundy Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Sympathy, not ridicule should be forthcoming in these situations. There is obviously some mental health issues going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trastrick Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Obviously! Any ridicule is solely reserved for those that perpetuate their fantasies! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Bundy Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 1 hour ago, trastrick said: Obviously! Any ridicule is solely reserved for those that perpetuate their fantasies! My apologies. Carry on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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