I think about migrating to America from time to time, but then I hear stories like this, and aussie land looks not so bad after all ... :~o

Quote from: SarahBoo on May 15, 2015, 06:57:18 PM
I think about migrating to America from time to time, but then I hear stories like this, and aussie land looks not so bad after all ... :~o

Parts of america are totally pro trans
I live in Connecticut and literally trans individuals here are equal to anyone else
In georgia however they are still a very hated group of people some even get lynched to be quite honest

Its better that your dumping her now instead of finding out when you really need something from her.

Quote from: SarahBoo on May 15, 2015, 06:57:18 PM
I think about migrating to America from time to time, but then I hear stories like this, and aussie land looks not so bad after all ... :~o

If I believed everything I heard about your country I would think you were overrun with koalas and kangaroos.

Seriously, America is a big country. In many major metro areas there is no problem. I get my care from a reputable clinic attached to a major hospital in New York City without issue.

Also in my state (NJ) the laws for transgender people are better than Australia. In other states like California they far surpass what they have in Australia too. You're not forced to do things like divorce your now same sex spouse if you change your gender for example. Changing your birth certificate in California does not need surgery and the record is sealed. Changing your passport and immigration documents only needs a letter from your doctor. Things like that. If this doctor did that here she could be sued.

Sure if you go to some parts of the Deep South or Appalachia you may encounter problems but not all of America is like that.

So come on over, it's just fine.

Seattle has been great for transition so far, and Washington State's laws are very favorable.  We had a big trans meeting with lawmakers recently, and it looks like things may get even better for us.

So, the regions in the US really do differ pretty widely.

Quote from: SarahBoo on May 15, 2015, 06:57:18 PM
I think about migrating to America from time to time, but then I hear stories like this, and aussie land looks not so bad after all ... :~o

What about all the deadly snakes, and salt water crocodiles, and kangaroos, and angry yowies, and sharks, and jellyfishes, and thousands of other deadly creatures?

Quote from: mmmmm on May 16, 2015, 06:49:18 AM
What about all the deadly snakes, and salt water crocodiles, and kangaroos, and angry yowies, and sharks, and jellyfishes, and thousands of other deadly creatures?

I think they exaggerate that stuff to keep the rest of the world from invading. In Michigan there's a beautiful region called the Irish Hills. One of the towns there is named "Hell". The locals called it that to keep too many people from moving there and spoiling it. I think Australia is the same way. Heck, I bet they named it "Australia" to confuse people into thinking it's in the southern hemisphere and make it harder to find!

Wow! We've really, really strayed from topic.

LOL.

People think New Jersey is all like Newark and Camden. Let them think so.

That is discrimination. I don't think doctors are supposed to let their PERSONAL beliefs get involved in treating people in office. Thank "god" I'm an atheist.

Quote from: Urban Christina on May 16, 2015, 04:00:36 PM
That is discrimination. I don't think doctors are supposed to let their PERSONAL beliefs get involved in treating people in office. Thank "god" I'm an atheist.

Unfortunately some states do not recognize gender identity or expression as a protected class

Quote from: iKate on May 15, 2015, 10:42:38 PM
If I believed everything I heard about your country I would think you were overrun with koalas and kangaroos.

That is actually true. Don't forget the dinner-plate sized spiders.

Quote from: Alysinspace on May 15, 2015, 07:09:53 PM
Parts of america are totally pro trans
I live in Connecticut and literally trans individuals here are equal to anyone else
In georgia however they are still a very hated group of people some even get lynched to be quite honest

That is so strange to me. Over in Aus, the states aren't all that different. But I understand over your way, the states have a lot more independence.

I guess the rest follows in keeping with the (electoral) demographic, huh?

Quote from: mmmmm on May 16, 2015, 06:49:18 AM
What about all the deadly snakes, and salt water crocodiles, and kangaroos, and angry yowies, and sharks, and jellyfishes, and thousands of other deadly creatures?

By far, the greatest hazards are the drink-drivers, the ultra-nationalists, and the meth-heads :~(

The other critters can at least be dispatched with a shovel, or a snow plough attached to a 4WD.

Quote from: SarahBoo on May 16, 2015, 07:33:54 PM
That is so strange to me. Over in Aus, the states aren't all that different. But I understand over your way, the states have a lot more independence.

I guess the rest follows in keeping with the (electoral) demographic, huh?

We have some federal laws. The constitution in the enumerated powers spells out what the federal govt is supposed to do. The 10th amendment leaves the rest up to the states. Of course in practice the federal govt does a lot and states do a lot too. States sometimes go against the fed such as with marihuana laws. The fed can sometimes agree to turn a blind eye or sue in court or similar.

People don't realize we are one country but we behave like 50 little ones. It's kind of good because if you don't like what's going on in one state you can move. It's also kind of bad because some states try to really oppress people for basic human rights like the right to marry or use the bathroom.

If ever you visit New York again let me know. Would love to have a pint or a cup of coffee.

Are they an in network provider with your insurance company?  If yes, call your insurance co and complain to them.

Quote from: SarahBoo on May 16, 2015, 07:33:54 PM
That is so strange to me. Over in Aus, the states aren't all that different. But I understand over your way, the states have a lot more independence.

I guess the rest follows in keeping with the (electoral) demographic, huh?

States are sovereign and the Federal government operates with in the powers granted to it from the States.   So different states will operate independent of what other states do simply because they are different states and have different laws and operate with little to no influence from the federal government.  However most of the disparity between locations here with respect to Trans acceptance has more to do with local social mores then actual laws (something that will take years to change.... But it is happening even if it is slowly).  I know from the outside the whole set up over here seems a little backwards but from the inside it's fairly seamless (most people actually believe the federal government can trump the states whenever they want but actually there is very little that the federal government can make the states do)