Identification unnecessary

I agree with Mandi on this one. While i'm not shocked the Daily Trojan ran the article (free speech), I am astounded with the blatant opinionated writing. The author states that transgender individuals should certainly have their rights and freedoms, yet sheis against laws that give transgenders exactly that, and she focuses on how the state needs to focus on other important issues like the budget. Let's be fair, whether male, female, black, hispanic, under the poverty line, or above it, protecting the freedom of United States citizens is a major issue and priority. The government recognizing this is necessary and welcomed for the liberty of the country. I see why the story has 1.1 out of 5 stars. Engie says, "The problem with legally allowing people to freely and easily declare themselves as transgender is that not everybody is willing to accept the classification. " OK, so what's the alternative? Clearly it's make "coming out" illegal, or at least make it very hard. I also believe that of course not everyone is willing to accept the classification. There are still some people who believe women are not fit for the workplace or that African Americans should still be in slavery. Truth is, There will always be bigotry and ignorance. The government is doing all they can to minimize it. Let them do that.