Posted on 01/17/2014 6:25:39 PM PST by massmike
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a judge's ruling granting a taxpayer-funded sex change operation for a transgender inmate serving a life sentence for a murder conviction, saying receiving medically necessary treatment is a constitutional right that must be protected "even if that treatment strikes some as odd or unorthodox."
U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf ruled in 2012 that the state Department of Correction must provide sex reassignment surgery for Michelle Kosilek, who was born Robert Kosilek and is serving a life sentence for the killing of his wife in 1990.
Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick had no immediate comment on the appeals court ruling or whether a further appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court was possible, a spokeswoman said. The Department of Correction was reviewing the court decision.
Boston-based legal group Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders said that in a civilized society there's "a baseline of care that has to be provided to all prisoners, including prisoners who are transgender."
"We hope that Michelle will now get the treatment that she desperately needs," said Jennifer Levi, director of GLAD's Transgender Rights Project.
(Excerpt) Read more at bostonherald.com ...
So, chop his head off and replace it with a woman’s head. What’s the big deal?
As far as many in that men’s prison can recognize, Mr. Michele is already suitably equipped.
This makes NO SENSE!!!
Prisoners in Tx have a hard time getting treatment for legit purposes. (I, very sadly, had a relative commit felonious stupidity and spent some time as a “guest” of the state.)
Criminy. The world is really upside down. What a freak show.
You got that right.
taxpayer money?
i don’t think so
another reason to go Galt
you want your stupid games, you keep your stupid games
Gruesome but thanks for the laugh!
Which Michelle?
I know most on here love Megyn Kelly. But tonight while channel surfing between commercials, she kept referring to this guy as “she” and “her”. He’s still a “he” until he gets the surgery. I wish she’d move to CNN or Msnbc.
I’ve heard of another Michelle who was rumored once to be a man.
Lotsa great replies, but love this one.
This might have a silver lining if SCOTUS lets it stand. Start suing whenever you’re denied under Obamacare using this case as precedent.
That expletive deleted murdered a mother in front of her children and he gets his fondest dream come true.
Not anyone who wants a sex change just has to murder and go to jail.
Is this twerks next dream is to stay in the mens lockup?
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