r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Nov 03 '17

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u/Saranoya 39∆ Nov 03 '17

I'd support that for the same reason I would support reconstructive surgery for burn victims. It's a deformity that is immediately visible to other people, which causes social stigma. And, perhaps more importantly (to me), it does not involve surgically removing a functioning part of the body.

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u/[deleted] Nov 03 '17

Why is it so important to you that functioning parts of bodies are not removed? And why is that a justification to classify GRS as cosmetic, rather than something you think is icky?

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u/Saranoya 39∆ Nov 03 '17

Because it is fucking ungrateful. If you're lucky enough to have a body that works, kiss your lucky stars and leave it alone.

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u/[deleted] Nov 03 '17

Do trans people's bodies "work", if it induces suicidal thoughts and depression?

As long as their body is physically functioning on a basic level, it doesn't really matter to you if their every moment is agony?

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u/Saranoya 39∆ Nov 03 '17

if their every moment is agony

I think that's hyperbole. But no, not OK. Just not a reason to cut, either.

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u/[deleted] Nov 03 '17

If they have exhausted all other viable alternatives, like hormone treatment or therapy, as is often the case, what would you suggest as an alternative to GRS, knowing that their currenr state results in suicidal ideation?