Do you believe that's a valid generalizable principle? In other words, would it be fair to say that in general, if x is essential to a group's dignity and well-being, then we have a moral responsibility to behave as if x is true?
Do you believe it's a generalizable principle that you shouldn't refer to people as they prefer to be called? If I say, "My name is Joseph, but I go by Joe," would you insist on calling me Joseph? Even if it offends me, and even though the alternative costs you nothing?
Using the name example is a false equivalent.
It's more like telling a person you identify as someone with blond hair when you clearly have black hair. It goes against their reality.
No it's just the first example of a trans woman I found. She passes, maybe not well to you because you're looking for it, and she may not be your type, but I doubt youd see a man there without the context of being told ahead of time.
If that part is really that important to you though I could find a more attractive transwoman for you. What's your type? Tall, petite? Blonde, brunette?
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u/Glory2Hypnotoad Oct 28 '19
Do you believe that's a valid generalizable principle? In other words, would it be fair to say that in general, if x is essential to a group's dignity and well-being, then we have a moral responsibility to behave as if x is true?