ANTM Cycle 11, SO FREAKIN' EXCITED. Options

[hi-C]

The new season starts September 3rd, but the CW has already uploaded the new model hopefuls pictures on the website.

AND, IN AN AWESOME TWIST (one that I'm SOOOOOOO excited about), ONE OF THE CONTESTANTS IS A TRANNY!!!!!

What do you guys think of the new contestants? Are you as excited as I am?

Edit:// AND, I PROBABLY WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HER WHEN SHE WAS A MALE!

[hi-C]

I dont agree with you that there is a difference between your physical traits and the meaning of them. You are who you are. You are the way you were created. When you begin to change who you are (your sexuality) its not natural. Of course, you all who are debating my opinion have a strict world view. If im in a "heteronormal" mold, I bet you havent even considered my way of thinking. I respect transgenders, gays, bis, and lesbians. Ive actually had a few as friends. Im not mean to them and I certainly dont offer my opinion to them. But I do think that they are unhealthy. Have you even considered that?

And I know that my opinion is not popular, especially with society trying to show everyone that this lifestyle (theres that word again) is "normal" and you need to just "be who you are." But do you really think it is necessary to have a transgender on a show that many young people watch? Its completely unnecessary and it really upsets me and I bet it upsets many parents.

Im 19 by the way, how old are you?

That's not the definition of sexuality. The word you're thinking of is sex. And if I didn't consider your way of thinking or respected your opinion, we wouldn't be debating right now, would we? And I don't have a strict world view, obviously. I'm very open-minded. More than you seem to be, anyway. I don't think being transgendered is "unhealthy" or "sinful." Have I ever considered being transgendered "unhealthy"? No. When I was younger, I probably considered it unusual (I mean, because it is, I don't know what the rate of transgendered identity is, but it's probably not that high), but I've never considered it unhealthy.

And yes, it is necessary to have a transgendered on a show that many young people watch, to expose young people to an alternative lifestyle to combat the various social phobias and discriminations that exist (i.e. homophobia, racism, sexism, which, interestingly enough intersect in the case of Isis). It's also going to be of great benefit to those who aren't openly LBGT, not even as a role model (since Isis said she's doing this for herself), but to let them know that they're not alone.

And I'm 22.

[dosomethin888]

That's not the definition of sexuality. The word you're thinking of is sex. And if I didn't consider your way of thinking or respected your opinion, we wouldn't be debating right now, would we? And I don't have a strict world view, obviously. I'm very open-minded. More than you seem to be, anyway. I don't think being transgendered is "unhealthy" or "sinful." Have I ever considered being transgendered "unhealthy"? No. When I was younger, I probably considered it unusual (I mean, because it is, I don't know what the rate of transgendered identity is, but it's probably not that high), but I've never considered it unhealthy.

And yes, it is necessary to have a transgendered on a show that many young people watch, to expose young people to an alternative lifestyle to combat the various social phobias and discriminations that exist (i.e. homophobia, racism, sexism, which, interestingly enough intersect in the case of Isis). It's also going to be of great benefit to those who aren't openly LBGT, not even as a role model (since Isis said she's doing this for herself), but to let them know that they're not alone.

And I'm 22.

Your right about you respecting my opinion. You obviously do and I respect yours also.

Sorry, but sexual orientation/gender identity is part of who a person is. Along with someone's personality, opinions, habits, beliefs. It all makes up you. I am very open-minded. More than most people actually. According to the statistics, the National Center for Transgender Equality estimates that between 0.25% and 2% of the U.S. population is transsexual. That is an extremely small amount. If this kind of thing were normal, dont you think there would be more transsexuals?

And for all the shows, like ANTM you claim, which help combat various discriminations there are the same amount which encourage discrimination.
And thats the problem with the entertainment industry. Making LBGT people feel like they are not alone, they are actually giving them the idea that its ok to be transsexual. I dont want my kids (if I had any) or my neices or nephews watching a show that encourages that lifestyle.