LAist: Times Sports Writer Announces Upcoming Sex Change

Annie E

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 22:11:26 -0800

Perfectly put, Mike- I look forward to that day, too. btw - the story was put in the sports section to explain why Penner was gone and Daniels was starting. What better place to judge a person's worth than on paper - no preconceived notions or bias. What if Penner instead told us he was purple, or black, or bald...who would care, right? Just write, and write well.

hollywood

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:57:53 -0800

I completely agree it was very courageous, but put it in a feature section or the Sunday magazine, if you must. The only connection to sports is that the writer is a sports writer. I suppose it was therapeutic, but I'm not sure why this had to be shared in print. When reporters become the news (in any way), I quickly lose interest in the news. Isn't Christine Jorgensen old news?

Sue

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:18:50 -0800

C'mon hollywood - It was a brave thing to do. Upon first reading, (someone told me, I don't read the sports section) I wasn't sure that it was for real - but he/she handled a difficult topic very professionally. As a public persona/writer, the issue had to be addressed, and Christine did it well.

Mike

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:24:33 -0800

Good for you, Christine. You are braver than most. And this is a story. It's the story of an advancing America where people can better their lives without fearing the judgment of others. But the better story will be when this is no longer actually news, and no longer worthy of publication. When this type of bravery is commonplace and doesn't need to be shared with others and explained. That day is still to come. But it is coming. Again, congrats Christine. And may you enjoy the happy life you deserve.

hollywood

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:04:48 -0800

Well, that took a lot of cojones! Seriously, is this what journalism has become--the reporter becoming the story? TMI for my taste.