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Originally Posted by DrPhil
It is about both gender and sexual orientation. They are correlated.
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I said it wasn't about gender because I think EW would've made a similar remark about a man who doesn't appear to fit the heterosexual mold. Perhaps a better way of putting it would've been that EW wasn't making a sexist remark. And generally, imo anyway, when people complain that a woman is being judged on something other than her credentials, it's a complaint that's rooted in sexism.
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Originally Posted by Drolefille
I think she's well qualified and will bring a different perspective to the Court. I'm disappointed because I fear most of the discussion about her will be of the "transgender/lesbian/ugly" variety.
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I think you're right, and GC's response (this thread) = case in point.
hijack
Welcome back, Drolefille! You do know we still love you even though your translation services are no longer needed on a regular basis, right? Stop being a stranger!
/hijack