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originally posted by: HUMBLEONE
a reply to: nullafides
I'm glad you think its an extravagance! To some,it about life itself. Can you imagine being a woman trapped in a mans body? How about a man trapped in a womans body?
originally posted by: Teikiatsu
originally posted by: HUMBLEONE
a reply to: nullafides
I'm glad you think its an extravagance! To some,it about life itself. Can you imagine being a woman trapped in a mans body? How about a man trapped in a womans body?
No, but it seems that 'transsexuals' can.
originally posted by: Dreamwatcher
Has anybody here even considered that providing gender reassignment surgery to prisoners might save money?
The average yearly cost of an inmate in CA is about $47,000
I have seen estimates ranging between $17,000 to $100,000 for the complete gender reassignment process including the pre and post surgery costs.
For the sake of argument, lets just say that the cost of surgery is roughly equal to the cost of keeping a person in prison for 1 to 1.5 years.
Do you not think being gender dysphoric contributes greatly to the state of mind that would cause one to make poor choices in life? Would not solving the gender identity issue help that persons mental state considerably?
If solving the gender issue helps to keep the person out of prison after release, even if only for a few years, it appears to be a net cost savings.
But I know I am talking to the wind, as many people only think with hatred. They believe punishment without rehabilitation is the way our prisons should be run. This is great for the private prison business, but will never solve the underlying issues as to why are prison population is so large.
originally posted by: redhorse
a reply to: nullafides
So if I get a arrested can I get a tummy-tuck? I would be a far more productive member of society with a tummy-tuck. I have stretch marks that are an inch across and it is psychologically debilitating.
I know the two aren't really comparable and that making that comparison is certainly insensitive, but c'mon now... There comes a point. I mean really.
originally posted by: HUMBLEONE
a reply to: nullafides
I'm glad you think its an extravagance! To some,it about life itself. Can you imagine being a woman trapped in a mans body? How about a man trapped in a womans body?
originally posted by: Reallyfolks
originally posted by: HUMBLEONE
a reply to: nullafides
I'm glad you think its an extravagance! To some,it about life itself. Can you imagine being a woman trapped in a mans body? How about a man trapped in a womans body?
No but I can't really imagine taxpayers having to pay for it either. Let's see limited number of resources, California has large homeless population and a lot of hungry kids but the tax money goes for this? Nice priorities folks really Mike can now be Michelle as food banks everywhere are begging for money.
originally posted by: yuppa
originally posted by: Teikiatsu
a reply to: yuppa
Definitely serious.
Well being gender dysphoric myself i was wondering. why so serious? lol.
originally posted by: Teikiatsu
Or since we are tossing the term 'dysphoric' around, does that mean you can't make up your mind how you feel? It's hard to keep track of all the new 'diversity' terms that are being used. We need a dictionary or something.
1) Dysphoria is a profound state of unease or dissatisfaction. In a psychiatric context, dysphoria may accompany depression, anxiety, or agitation. Common reactions to dysphoria include emotional distress or indifference. The opposite state of mind is known as euphoria. 2) A feeling of being ill at ease
originally posted by: Reallyfolks
originally posted by: HUMBLEONE
a reply to: nullafides
I'm glad you think its an extravagance! To some,it about life itself. Can you imagine being a woman trapped in a mans body? How about a man trapped in a womans body?
No but I can't really imagine taxpayers having to pay for it either. Let's see limited number of resources, California has large homeless population and a lot of hungry kids but the tax money goes for this? Nice priorities folks really Mike can now be Michelle as food banks everywhere are begging for money.
originally posted by: Teikiatsu
originally posted by: yuppa
originally posted by: Teikiatsu
a reply to: yuppa
Definitely serious.
Well being gender dysphoric myself i was wondering. why so serious? lol.
Before I answer, a question of my own. What gender are you biologically, and what gender do you feel like you are?
Or since we are tossing the term 'dysphoric' around, does that mean you can't make up your mind how you feel? It's hard to keep track of all the new 'diversity' terms that are being used. We need a dictionary or something.
originally posted by: EKron
a reply to: queenofswords
Don't disagree with your comments about California but the rest of your post displays a great lack of understanding and zero compassion but hey, can't pass up the opportunity to make a sarcastic remark about trans people, right?.
Beside that, the taxpayers paid for nothing. the person was paroled so the state wouldn't have to pay.