Unless any one of you can show me the memo from God that made you judge of human race then you have no right to judge this man. I am sure it was hard enough for him to have to deal with this PRIVATE matter in a public forum. And all of you do gooders who say you feel bad and sorry for his child and wife..... how do you think they are going to feel if they read the crap you are all saying about their father/husband. I mean, I am sure they still love him and have feelings. Oh and one more thing, If his decision does not affect your personal every day life and if you are not goig to lose night after night of sleep over this and if it is not going to kill you in the end, then you have no reason to even give a damn.
For one think i am sure God does not approve of this. And from what he is saying he no longer wants to be a father/husband. Look like he careless about them or he would of waited till his son was adult and not a 13 year old kid in middle school. that going to be the joke of the town now by kids.
I wish some of you would comment only when you do it with knowledge of what is really going on. He never said he didn’t want to be a father or husband and he could not wait because he was going to be outed by the press. He was put on the spot and I’m sure wasn’t ready to go public.
You are sure God doesn’t approve huh? I’m glad I don’t know your god. Mine stands for love and compassion.
He will only be a joke to ignorant people, not by those who take the time to understand and give a damn.
Everyone seems to be making a lot of presumptions. We know NOTHING about this man besides what he has been forced to tell us. We know NOTHING about his wife and son, yet alone exactly how they feel or will respond to the situation. Maybe his family will fall apart in the scandal or maybe it will be made stronger because of the change. That is not a conclusion for any one of us to draw based on the limited facts.
As far as his public position, here is what I feel is the proper course of action. He has been appointed by the County Commissioners, which are elected positions. In order to get fired, five of the seven commissioners must vote for his dismissal. As elected officials, the commissioners should (and I stress should) vote in a manner that would reflect the majority of their constituents’ opinions. Not everyone will necessarily like the outcome, but not everyone has liked the outcomes of the presidential elections and he (and maybe one day, she) still takes office.
I have done my best not to express my personal opinion in the post because it is just that…my OPINION. If a commissioner asks me for it, I will gladly share it.
Lastly, I’m not saying opinions should not be expressed on a forum, but making the intent of my post clear.
So since Steven chooses not to be Steven, shouldn’t whoever he wants to be submit another application or election or whatever since he will no longer be the person that was placed in that job? Doesn’t seem the city of Largo is getting the person they thought they were. Doesn’t this mean then that the citizens of Largo are not disenfranchised? Hmmm…
So since Steven chooses not to be Steven, shouldn’t whoever he wants to be submit another application or election or whatever since he will no longer be the person that was placed in that job? Doesn’t seem the city of Largo is getting the person they thought they were. Doesn’t this mean then that the citizens of Largo are not disenfranchised? Hmmm…
His education doesn’t change because his sex does. He’s got the exact qualifications no matter what his sex. There is no change in that.
Matter of fact, after 14 years in the job there is no one more qualified.
I cant believe what i read in todays news. I feel for the wife who may be guessing herself as a women and for there son who will be ridicule at school and beyond his entire life, wow. Two mommies (had to say that). Manager now you will be walking the halls as a drag or better yet as women wannabe okay, and will use the ladies restroom holycow......ladies good luck while you sit he or she will still stand..............later i can’t go any further...Carry on people
So since Steven chooses not to be Steven, shouldn’t whoever he wants to be submit another application or election or whatever since he will no longer be the person that was placed in that job? Doesn’t seem the city of Largo is getting the person they thought they were. Doesn’t this mean then that the citizens of Largo are not disenfranchised? Hmmm…
His education doesn’t change because his sex does. He’s got the exact qualifications no matter what his sex. There is no change in that.
Matter of fact, after 14 years in the job there is no one more qualified.
Well put, cyndiann. Legally, he is still the same person (e.g., fingerprints). To say that the citizens of Largo will be disenfranchised is absurd.
So since Steven chooses not to be Steven, shouldn’t whoever he wants to be submit another application or election or whatever since he will no longer be the person that was placed in that job? Doesn’t seem the city of Largo is getting the person they thought they were. Doesn’t this mean then that the citizens of Largo are not disenfranchised? Hmmm…
His education doesn’t change because his sex does. He’s got the exact qualifications no matter what his sex. There is no change in that.
Matter of fact, after 14 years in the job there is no one more qualified.
Being qualified for an office is the all encompassing, not just the physical aspects of tasks in a job...it is integrity, honesty, being a role model...while people are in the streets homeless, many without health care even through no fault of their own, we have someone you think is qualified getting this type of surgery through medical benefits from the employer...those that the citizens are help paying for. Don’t agree he is most qualified…
Not to mention when someone is hired aren’t they choosen because of their qualifications...not their sex? Why would it matter if he changed his sex. It wouldn’t matter if he were a man or a woman, he was hired because he could do the job.
Being qualified for an office is the all encompassing, not just the physical aspects of tasks in a job...it is integrity, honesty, being a role model…
And I see no reason not to assume those qualities are present in this case. If those were lacking he’d not have been employed for 14 years.
while people are in the streets homeless, many without health care even through no fault of their own, we have someone you think is qualified getting this type of surgery through medical benefits from the employer...those that the citizens are help paying for. Don’t agree he is most qualified…
Actually no, he’s not getting it from his benefits. He has to pay for this out of his own pocket.
And the guy on the street in Hillsborough County has access to healthcare. There is a program for that. I know because I’ve used it myself in the past. I paid nothing for healthcare and only $1 for a prescription. I would imagine that Pinellas County has something similar.
So far all the objections I’ve seen were based on statements that weren’t true.
Being qualified for an office is the all encompassing,
So far all the objections I’ve seen were based on statements that weren’t true.
all negative statements I have seen seem to be acutally based on fear and misunderstanding, and that is very sad! No wonder this world is in the shape it is in today.
Well, I reckon the people have spoken. It is too bad that this forum is addressed primarily by the liberal voice, while the moral majority silently shakes its head. I know my words fall on the deaf ears of the loud minority that enables and smbraces “change”. Unatural and immoral describe abomination, and should not be trendy. Enjoy your battle of wits people, your great-grandchildren will be proud.
1.) Has he harmed you in any way personally?
2.) Do you know him?
3.) Do you know his family?
4.) Are you going to lose sleep over it?
5.) Do you have any solutions to real crime that is plaguing our society in todays world?
Lets talk about morals...... I had rather have someone to choose to have gender reassignment surgery than to have to deal with one more monster raping and molesting one more child. So you tell me what we can do about that instead of condemning a man for making a legal decision about his personal life. You fix the society that every day makes another victim of OUR children by taking away their innocence then I will worry about the Morality of a sex change. I have more important things to worry about
I had to register this morning just so I could post to this issue. After reading through most of the threads I was not surprised at how stupid and closed minded most people are; prime example is that Bush is still in office. Most people are looking at this from a personal perspective. It may be difficult for his wife, do we know? No we don’t. He may have already told his son before it was printed, do we know that? know we don’t.
This is something that he has struggled with all his life and has now finally come to terms with his innerself and is ready to make himself happy with who he is. Did any of you stop to think that if he is unhappy then more than likely everyone around him is unhappy as well. I know if I’m in a bad mood then most people around me stay clear, not that there is any comparision, but you get the point.
Because this society (most christians, right wing nut jobs) feel that it’s their duty to “control” everyone and everything and if it doesn’t “fit” within the confines of their beliefs (whatever that is at the time) then its evil, negative and must be destroyed.
Congrats! to Ms. Stanon for being brave in making a very difficult realization in your life. Congrats! to Largo for standing behind her. I wish you well and maybe some day this society will be more accepting of others, although I highly doubt that I will see this in my lifetime. How sad.....
Well, I reckon the people have spoken. It is too bad that this forum is addressed primarily by the liberal voice, while the moral majority silently shakes its head. I know my words fall on the deaf ears of the loud minority that enables and smbraces “change”. Unatural and immoral describe abomination, and should not be trendy. Enjoy your battle of wits people, your great-grandchildren will be proud.
What is this “moral majority” you speak of? If there is a “majority” out there that disapproves, why don’t they speak up?
This type of post is the response of someone who’s running on emotion only, and really can’t put up a case against what others post here. I will say this about Stanton—what he’s choosing to have done is unnatural, no argument there. But immoral? In what way is it immoral, Mr. Henry?
Amen to you fellow “Christian Whacko” - count me in...to those who do not agree, consider the fall of all the so called “great” empires...it can be traced to the decay of the moral fiber, turning away from the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob to other idols. Here in America, we can see the fall rapidly approaching...take a look at society. It wasn’t through those “Christian whackos” who were and are upholding the basic tenets of a civilized society that has lasted throughout time, but through the downfall of the moral fiber being cast aside, the slow progression of so called tolerance as a platform for anyone but those who have a belief in the Bible to speak. Well I have voiced my opinion, again, one who is to lead and manage needs more than sex and education on his resume. Enough said, my opinion and I will continue to hold this opinion even if you whack me with the Bible that you so hate.
