This just in: transgender acceptance in its "trendy," "chic" phase

[Natasha]

This just in: transgender acceptance in its "trendy," "chic" phase

http://www.bilerico.com/2009/08/this_just_in_transgender_acceptance_in_its_trendy.php
Austen Crowder
8/4/09

That's chloe.jpgright, folks. If we're lucky, knowing a trans person may finally edge out that tired old "I'm not bigoted because have a gay friend" excuse people sometimes march out in the name of tolerance. Chaz Bono's transition announcement tipped the scales and suddenly networks are scrambling to cover this new, sympathy-friendly subset of people with touching exposes, "you're-so-strong" talk shows, and other sorts of news coverage. ABC is took this one step further and spent prime-time television time to profile a transgender woman.

[Calistine]

Lame...trans people aren't any more special than regular people despite it being unusual. I hate feeling like a sideshow act.

[sd]

Yes, but you can't stop being a sideshow act until people accept it as normal and that takes publicity.

[Janet_Girl]

Oh Gee, I don't discriminate against people because they are handicapped.  Because I know someone who is in a wheel chair.  Pure BS.  We only ask for our equal rights as humans.

Janet

[tekla]

Side show is a step up in show biz from the freak show.  When your ready for the main stage, let me know.

[SarahFaceDoom]

I need to kick out a memoir now while the iron is hot. 

Get my butt on Oprah and make some moo-lah.