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To: Brumar89 who wrote (43554)	5/13/2013 9:26:24 AM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 85487

Or perhaps you are just very insecure in yer own sexuality. Do you have nightmares about Larry Craig sitting in the stall next to you? Chaz Bono, Stepmom Mary Bono Mack Sound Off on GLAAD Award (Video) "I’m so honored that GLAAD asked me to present the award,” Mack told The Hollywood Reporter. “I think if anyone exemplifies courage and bravery right now, it’s Chaz. He’s had an extraordinary year -- two years, actually -- put himself out there for the public to see and I think America has fallen in love with him.”... “Hopefully it’s making a difference,” said Mack. “That people are understanding and tolerating and respecting everybody. Chaz is very brave to lead the way. I think it’s one thing to do it for people to transgender, but it’s another thing to do it and to do it in the public eye.” hollywoodreporter.com "Would you be okay with a sex change for a 5 yo grandson?" No; too young for the procedure. Requirements for gonadectomy (hysterectomy and oophorectomy in female-to-male and orchiectomy in male-to-female): Two referral letters from qualified mental health professionals, one in a purely evaluative role (see appendix); and Persistent, well-documented gender identity disorder (see appendix); and Capacity to make a fully informed decision and to consent for treatment; and Age of majority (18 years or older); and If significant medical or mental health concerns are present, they must be reasonably well controlled; and Twelve months of continuous hormone therapy as appropriate to the member's gender goals (unless the member has a medical contraindication or is otherwise unable or unwilling to take hormones) http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/600_699/0615.html Also, too young for hormone therapy. The age requirements have been modified under the newest standard of care, and some clinics apparently begin at 14. Relaxation of the age 18 restriction for access to hormonal transition care. gidreform.wordpress.com