We all love a bit of gossip (though it's not really our business)

but the gender of his bit on the side just isn't an issue.

I don't know if you mean a transvestite or someone who's going/been through gender reassignment.

Either way, it's just a person who, for whatever reason, allegedly adds something to his life he's otherwise missing. Which, if true, is sad for his wife and his marriage, though far from unusual (I'm not going to say "these days" - it's never been unusual).

It's easier to be openly gay now than it's ever been, though I doubt it's "easy" (the Daily Mail Tendency is still out there); it's still quite hard to be someone who feels they're in the wrong body.

I have the utmost admiration for people who take the path of gender reassignment. I'm "lucky" enough, as a straight bloke, not to have to face those questions, but I'm quite certain I wouldn't manage it with the dignity of those who do so in public that I'm aware of. I am very certain that for everyone who takes that path, many don't, and suffer horribly because of it.

We can - all of us - reduce that suffering by being aware of and accepting and supportive towards people whose natural imperatives are different from our own. It's not OK to use "gay" as an insult (as routinely happened at my school and I'm sure most others); it's not OK to snigger or sneer at people who have taken brave decisions to be more comfortable in their own skin.

Posted By: Old Man on December 12th 2013 at 11:48:51

Message Thread

Brendan Rodgers been shagging a tranny apparently (Other Football) - MIKEWALKER, Dec 12, 10:48:32
- who hasn't? (n/m) (Other Football) - usacanary, Dec 12, 14:38:11
- We all love a bit of gossip (though it's not really our business) (Other Football) - Old Man, Dec 12, 11:48:51
  - Can I just say (Other Football) - ghostof barry butler, Dec 12, 12:46:40
    - you just did without getting arrested. (n/m) (Other Football) - usacanary, Dec 12, 14:39:11
  - Excellent post. (Other Football) - megson, Dec 12, 12:32:22
  - FFS (Other Football) - Monty Peculiar, Dec 12, 12:23:10
  - Well said. (n/m) (Other Football) - bird table, Dec 12, 12:01:13
  - YES (Other Football) - Old Git, Dec 12, 11:57:13
  - *applauds* (n/m) (Other Football) - Ottosson Foxtrot, Dec 12, 11:55:54
  - inrat (n/m) (Other Football) - MIKEWALKER, Dec 12, 11:50:25
- Her twitter is hilarious (Other Football) - Trent_Canary, Dec 12, 11:21:27
  - Are you not aware that one of our own number has had (Other Football) - duke of york, Dec 12, 11:23:38
    - Is "gender reassignment" guardian-speak for Sex change ? (n/m) (Other Football) - Pit, Dec 12, 11:37:51
      - No (Other Football) - duke of york, Dec 12, 11:40:10
    - Tony ? (n/m) (Other Football) - yellowman, Dec 12, 11:36:12
    - I am unware of this revelation. (n/m) (Other Football) - Pit, Dec 12, 11:35:01
    - No, not aware. (Other Football) - Trent_Canary, Dec 12, 11:27:19
      - It is one of Wraths finest, i'm not sure she would see the funny side (n/m) (Other Football) - strap_on sally, Dec 12, 11:46:39
- Proper parenting skills (Other Football) - Chris Peacock, Dec 12, 11:12:04
  - Speaking of parenting skills: (Other Football) - CB41, Dec 12, 11:45:08
- HE SHAGS WHO HE WANTS (Other Football) - Trent_Canary, Dec 12, 10:56:57
  - what tune is that to? (n/m) (Other Football) - jAC, Dec 12, 11:20:28
  - One more (Other Football) - Trent_Canary, Dec 12, 11:13:29
    - what tune is that to? (n/m) (Other Football) - jAC, Dec 12, 11:21:00
    - FFS (n/m) (Other Football) - Old Git, Dec 12, 11:16:11
    - errr (n/m) (Other Football) - duke of york, Dec 12, 11:14:29
- Mike, "tranny" is not an acceptable word (n/m) (Other Football) - Old Git, Dec 12, 10:56:47
  - I didn't get that memo (n/m) (Other Football) - MIKEWALKER, Dec 12, 11:13:08
    - "Titty-wanger" is preferred in legal and media circles. (n/m) (Other Football) - Pit, Dec 12, 11:19:16
      - Or chick with a dick (n/m) (Other Football) - essexcanaryOTBC, Dec 12, 12:46:46
      - It's posts like these that make people think you're a Bucks (n/m) (Other Football) - Old Git, Dec 12, 11:45:07
        
        why? I hate political correctness. Always have. Dont see your point. (n/m) (Other Football) - Pit, Dec 12, 11:48:44
        
        Political correctness is just about being polite. (Other Football) - bird table, Dec 12, 12:08:01
        
        Political correctness is about being afraid to tell it like it is! (n/m) (Other Football) - Kirrie, Dec 12, 14:35:11
        
        Oh, you mean offensively? (Other Football) - bird table, Dec 12, 16:55:35
        
        What utter bollocks! (n/m) (Other Football) - Kirrie, Dec 12, 14:32:10
        
        Yeah I see. However it seems to be mandatory or else you get beaten up. (n/m) (Other Football) - Pit, Dec 12, 12:14:25
        
        It isn't mandatory but it is courteous to assume that, if you are in a public forum, (Other Football) - CB41, Dec 12, 12:28:29
        
        I dont see you or OG jumping on any sexist posts. Seems like your PC policing is selective (n/m) (Other Football) - Pit, Dec 12, 13:00:35
        
        I don't jump on any posts. I was just pointing out to OG that I didn't think you were Buck (Other Football) - CB41, Dec 12, 13:15:44
        
        Ok fair enough. (n/m) (Other Football) - Pit, Dec 12, 13:56:53
        
        Not sure it's PC (Other Football) - duke of york, Dec 12, 11:52:34
        
        Not really comparable is it? (n/m) (Other Football) - Jim, Dec 12, 14:57:43
        
        Not starting an argument .... (Other Football) - yellowman, Dec 12, 11:54:20
        
        "Woman" (Other Football) - Old Man, Dec 12, 11:55:37
        
        Yes.... (Other Football) - yellowman, Dec 12, 11:58:01
        
        Buck's is a bit of a twat but I get the impression he is rather more enlightened. (n/m) (Other Football) - CB41, Dec 12, 11:47:47
        
        tag team time is it ? (n/m) (Other Football) - Pit, Dec 12, 11:50:11
- hope it was battery not mains - he could have electrocuted himself (n/m) (Other Football) - CB41, Dec 12, 10:51:25

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