>Whether they are rules is at question: that's the point. The set of moral/cultural precepts implied are tradition: that they are anything else must be demonstrated, not taken for granted.

How does procreation work? Is that to be changed to a lab function now?


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>>>Is it a loss? I don't think that can be assumed. I can understand the theory of loss in this situation, but like any theory it requires verification. And I could as easily postulate a coherent theory of gain (being more herself, is more "there" for those around her -- reducing internal conflict has been noted to have that effect).
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>>>A friend of mine knows a couple that married, and the husband did as Janis did. They still love each other, are still married, still live together, etc.: there has been no loss. So there is a close counter-point to the hypothesis of loss.
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>>>It can be hard to understand infrequent events, because we don't have exposure. For that reason, I'm glad there's a gay (male) couple living down the street. Here, in Kentucky of all places, they are welcome neighbors. Besides, as one of them puts it, "we've been together for 30 years. You straight people give marriage a bad name." :)
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>>>Hank
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>>There are exceptions to most rules.
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>>>>>>There are lots of things that are a higher priority: Social Security Card, driver's license, insurance policies, etc.
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>>>>>>I hope she redirects jimbooth.com because lots of people won't know and will look there first.
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>>>>>>>As I understand it, Janis has kept a very low profile for a long time, to get a distance to her old life. I guess updating the bio hasn't been a top priority, especially since the website is tied to her old name. Maybe there will be a www.janisbooth.com active soon.
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>>>>>>>And by the way, this is no joke, I received a personal email from Janis this morning, thanking for my support.
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>>>>>I think William's comments had nothing to do with update priorities...
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>>>>Partially correct, although I think family is a priority. I wonder how his/her/whatever's son's are handling the apparent loss of a father.