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[Peter]

I am interested in Rycharde's comments about Australia. Is it true that Australian voters approved an ID system that uses a person's karyotype as a basis for personal identification? I am opposed to using a person's karyotype as a form of public identification. It sounds to me like a deeply flawed scheme that ultimately strengthens the hand of those people who believe that "XY" equals male, and "XX" equals female. Even if it was a voluntary system, it could easily evolve into an involuntary system through social pressures for personal conformity. I am wondering who proposed and advocated for the Australian system. I would appreciate any light that can be shed on this topic.

I think that Rycharde has a right to post opinions that might be unpopular. I don't believe that Rycharde believes in curtailing personal freedom, but is merely thinking out loud about issues of personal identity. I wish that more people would think out loud about issues of sex, gender, and personal identity.

Peter