Posted on 07/20/2014 6:07:53 PM PDT by Salman
Thank you for your petition requesting that the executive branch legally recognize genders outside of the male-female binary and provide an option for these genders on all legal documents and records.
We know how important this issue is, and we understand the profound impact, both symbolic and otherwise, of having official documents that accurately reflect an individual’s identity. These documents play an essential, functional role, but also demonstrate the measure of dignity and respect afforded to our nation’s citizens. We cannot overstate the care and seriousness that should be brought to bear on the issue.
We recognize the importance of gender identification in particular and the Obama Administration is working to modernize federal policies in this area. For example, in 2010, the U.S. Department of State made it easier for individuals to update the gender marker in their passports. And last year, the Social Security Administration followed suit by simplifying the process for individuals to change the gender marker on their social security cards to reflect their identity accurately.
As you can imagine, there is considerable variance across agencies and levels of government. And so while the Obama Administration wants to make sure that official documents reflect the identities of the Americans who hold them, we believe proposals to change when and how gender is listed on official documents should be considered on a case-by-case basis by the affected federal and state agencies. However, that consideration must be informed by best practices and a commitment to honoring individuality and ensuring fairness.
Thank you again for your petition. We appreciate your input and the opportunity to convey our shared commitment.
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Looks like the White House is not quite ready for this. Give them time.
Ok, there’s males, females and hermaphrodites which still stays within the the male-female binary but what exactly falls outside it?
L-rd, the world’s going insane.
What does the bible say about changing genders? Other than “Don’t dress as the opposite sex”.
What with gender being socially constructed, some special snowflakes make up new genders for themselves.
As if law documents aren’t complicated enough...society is so freaking stupid.
Occasionally Islam appeals to me.
“Ok, there’s males, females and hermaphrodites which still stays within the the male-female binary but what exactly falls outside it?”
You’re going to think I’m putting you on, but I swear this is supposed to be serious. LGBT activists and “scholars” have argued there are no less than 51 gender types. And some outside their little world, like Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, have embraced the nonsense. Which is why Facebook now offers 51 gender options when you sign up.
Good gravy!
I do believe God said Male and female created He them. That’s two and that’s quite enough.
Well, we know God created male and female. Who created the other 55 “genders,” then?
Freaks have been “recognized” for years in carnival side shows all over rural America.
liberals
What with gender being socially constructed, some special snowflakes make up new genders for themselves.
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This right here.
Only brainwashed leftists could think that the preference of genitalia that you wish to touch on other people is inborn, but the genitalia that you actually possess are a “social construct”. Chromosomes be damned.
And *we’re* anti-science and anti-reality. LOL!
LOL! I know exactly what you mean.
Who created the other 55 “genders,” then?”
The government.
What a load. I need to sign up on FB just to whine my extra special type isn’t listed in their 51, whaaaa.
What does the bible say about changing genders? Other than “Don’t dress as the opposite sex”.
Hey, that offends me.... I wear the same style Pants that Obama wears.... If I wore man pants my hips would be squished.....
Hey wait that must mean Obama wears ladies pants....
Nevermind then....
Umm,,,,
Goat and dancing Boy and two additional genders......
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