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Baz's avatar

I am reliably informed by my partner there’s quite a bit more to the Linehan story than you explore here. Why the trans issue seems to be so highly charged and attract so much vitriol I just don’t get.

Mike Freedman's avatar

I'm interested to see any additional information you might have, if you're happy to share. I wrote up that item from a speech perspective, but I agree with you, the broader debate is charged in a way I find counterproductive.

Baz's avatar

Cheers Mike, I personally don’t feel like getting involved in the issue, but why it is that people cannot be kinder to each other on the issue is interesting in itself.

Mike Freedman's avatar

Agreed, Baz. When I do touch on it, it's mostly from the free speech angle, or the clarity/loss of language angle as Orwell set out so well in his fiction. Compassion is the intention, although it's for those reading or listening to decide if that comes across.

Baz's avatar

Yep, free speech is good - I use it all the time.

Mike Freedman's avatar

Long may that continue, Baz.