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The Massachusetts DMV will allow people to choose their own gender to put on their driver's licenses now. That means a man can use the women's restroom if he wants to. Would you feel comfortable with that?

On the other hand, if someone truly feels like a woman trapped in a man's body, or vice verse, and they've been living and dressing as a woman/man, is it appropriate for a police officer or security guard to make them prove their gender to use the restroom?

When I read or hear stories about gender confusion, I feel very sad for that person. And I also think that there has to be genetic components to their decision. Why in the world would someone decide to live their life with pain and confusion about something so fundamental to who they are?