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Locke · 09-07-2012, 10:03 AM

Well, in light of our usual misanthropes on hiatus, I shall take up the slack!

"Back in my day we knew what gender we were by looking down and we liked it that way!"

In all seriousness however, I think this is ridiculous.

First of all, in deciding that this is medically necessary for the health and well-being of the inmate I think the wrong criteria are being applied. If the ultimate concern is that the mental health of the inmate is at risk and without this procedure he might commit suicide then its wrong.

I see this as little to do with gender dysphoria. Inmates 'could' commit suicide for any number of reasons, what makes this one special? Being locked up 23 hours a day for the rest of your life for instance might be a good reason to commit suicide. It might also negatively affect your mental health.

It seems like this guy has a serious gender problem, and thats unfortunate, but it also seems like it could be one of a great many for him to add to his pile of problems.

Inmates are entitled to basic medical care. Does this qualify? Will he live, will he physically survive without this procedure? Yes. Physically he is perfectly healthy. Job done.

09-07-2012, 10:03 AM	#77
Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	Well, in light of our usual misanthropes on hiatus, I shall take up the slack! "Back in my day we knew what gender we were by looking down and we liked it that way!" In all seriousness however, I think this is ridiculous. First of all, in deciding that this is medically necessary for the health and well-being of the inmate I think the wrong criteria are being applied. If the ultimate concern is that the mental health of the inmate is at risk and without this procedure he might commit suicide then its wrong. I see this as little to do with gender dysphoria. Inmates 'could' commit suicide for any number of reasons, what makes this one special? Being locked up 23 hours a day for the rest of your life for instance might be a good reason to commit suicide. It might also negatively affect your mental health. It seems like this guy has a serious gender problem, and thats unfortunate, but it also seems like it could be one of a great many for him to add to his pile of problems. Inmates are entitled to basic medical care. Does this qualify? Will he live, will he physically survive without this procedure? Yes. Physically he is perfectly healthy. Job done. __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.