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It is quite upsetting that this issue has engendered such animosity and fear. There is nothing trivial about being transgender and coming to terms with this as a teen. it is not a fad or a way to spy on females or males for that matter. It isn't related to homosexuality, which by the way is not about preying on children, or what is truly distressing, pedophilia.

I would encourage those who are so passionate about attacking this youth and/or those who invoke fear to read "Becoming Nicole," a story about a transgender child from Main and her journey to become female. It is inspiring and moving account how this child's family dealt with her issue and their own conflicted feelings as well as those in her school and community.

Being transgender is not a choice. It's not about convenience. Those attacking this youth should be ashamed and strive to understand more about the complexity of human behavior rather than admonish that which they fear or don't understand!

Frank Canino, Ph.D.