"I said I'm not a man, I'm transgender."

[Locutus]

via bcf

I said you're a terribly confused man hoping to cash in on the HRC gravy train.

http://www.blazingcatfur.blogspot.ca/2013/05/i-said-im-not-man-im-transgender.html


A Saskatoon woman who identifies herself as transgender says a bridal shop in the city refused to let her try on dresses as she planned her wedding.
Rohit Singh says she was looking at outfits in Jenny's Bridal Boutique but when she asked to try one on, she was refused.


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Bridal shop refuses to let transgender shopper try on gowns - Saskatchewan - CBC News

 

[karrie]

'hoping to cash in on the gravy train'.

There are times where I agree, people look for problems. But seriously, it was her wedding, she got a dress elsewhere and got married. It's not like she tried to try on dresses all over town just for hoots and giggles, and is suing everywhere that wouldn't let her.

 

[Cannuck]

I know a kid that is going through this right now. The "gravy train" is the least of his concerns given the **** and abuse he has to go through from some ignorant people.

 

[karrie]

Well, and isn't this precisely what the HRC is for? Stopping the 'we don't put up with your kind here' type of behaviour?

 

[Cannuck]

Well, and isn't this precisely what the HRC is for? Stopping the 'we don't put up with your kind here' type of behaviour?

Generally speaking, people know so very little about this and these people need protection .Unlike the comment in the OP, the guy is not "confused". Doctors would not start the process of a change in sex if somebody was just "confused".

 

[Colpy]

I know a kid that is going through this right now. The "gravy train" is the least of his concerns given the **** and abuse he has to go through from some ignorant people.

Get him to a psychiatrist.

Anybody that bullies anyone because of their mental aberrations is scum.

But make no mistake, it IS a mental problem.

 

[petros]

Sorry creepy bald guy but you're FVCKING WRONG!

 

[Retired_Can_Soldier]

Where was the bridal shop?

 

[petros]

Where was the bridal shop?

Downtown in Mickey's Toontown.

 

[Spade]

Some need sensitivity training and/or sensitivity.

 

[Nuggler]

A sale is a sale wrote one commenter on the article

I tend to agree.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

I know a kid that is going through this right now. The "gravy train" is the least of his concerns given the **** and abuse he has to go through from some ignorant people.

It's just perceived abuse.

 

[Nuggler]

Sorry creepy bald guy but you're FVCKING WRONG!

Watch it. That would be creepy bald guy with a gun.8O

 

[petros]

Watch it. That would be creepy bald guy with a gun.8O

I love my Tikka. It all boils down to who is a better shot.

 

[Nuggler]

i love my tikka. It all boils down to who is a better shot.

oy !!!

 

[petros]

Tikkas are known for their precision and the adjustable trigger from 2-1lb is freakin' sweet.

 

[Sal]

I am shocked that they did not allow her/him to try on dresses in this day and age. I was in retail for years before sensitivity training was even thought about and there is always a way to make everyone feel okay it just needs to be handled with a little finesse .

It is way more common than many would think.

 

[Serryah]

Odds are, anyone who IS TG is already getting psychological help, as transitioning and dealing with the repercussions of it in their lives is mentally straining and emotionally damaging depending on your situations. Just because someone "can't believe" that someone can be in the wrong body, doesn't mean it can't happen. You're not going through what they are; being TG is in a lot of ways worse than being gay, bi, gender queer or anything else.

 

[Ron in Regina]

"I said I'm not a man, I'm transgender."

Anyone else having flashbacks to that Family Guy episode when they
read the title to this Thread?

"I have to admit that I'm not a man, but a woman! Actually, I'm
not a woman, but a horse! Actually, I'm not a horse, but a broom!"
Etc....

 

[Retired_Can_Soldier]

I followed the link provided and found nothing that I could really base an opinion on other than the picture provided looks like a young woman. If that is the individual and if this individual appeared in a bridal shop looking this way I don't see why anyone would get their back up and ask the person to leave. However, I have seen people who claim to be transgender and really just look like creepy men who like to wear womens clothing. While this might seem perfectly okay, I could understand someone feeling very uncomfortable. Without more information its hard to sit in judgment one way or the other.

Edited to add: I watched the video on CBC News. I'm still not sure where to come down on this one.