I really don't care what he calls himself. If I like someone, I like them. If I don't like someone, I don't. I don't make my decisions based on whether or not the person is transgender, homosexual, or any other reason. I get along with who I get along with because I enjoy their company. End of story. If someone prefers to be refered to as a "he" instead of a "she", then it doesn't matter.
"I would think that referring to this woman as a “man” because she’s had her breasts removed is terribly offensive to women who have lost their breasts to cancer."
Seriously? Number one, we don't refer to him as a man just because his breasts were removed. We refer to him as a man because that is how he prefers it. Number two, have you asked any women who have had their breasts removed if they find this offensive? I asked my grandmother what she thought. She lost both her breasts to cancer. She thought I was nuts! After all, they are two completely different situations! One is a lifestyle choice, the other is from sickness.
"I would think that referring to this woman as a “man” because she’s had her breasts removed is terribly offensive to women who have lost their breasts to cancer."
Seriously? Number one, we don't refer to him as a man just because his breasts were removed. We refer to him as a man because that is how he prefers it. Number two, have you asked any women who have had their breasts removed if they find this offensive? I asked my grandmother what she thought. She lost both her breasts to cancer. She thought I was nuts! After all, they are two completely different situations! One is a lifestyle choice, the other is from sickness.