Because a crude comment is directed towards a republican doesn’t make it ok.

But with the other side making me a campaign target - it’s especially annoying/painful to see it from our side.

was hateful and would not be tolerated here.

Don't mis-gender people. That's what bigots do.

I think some of it is unthinking use of gender slurs but even so educating people is important.

We all hate Ann Coulter and I know we want to insult her. Being a nazi is insulting. Being a trans woman who has not had surgery is not an insult. There are so many women that don't choose to undergo that surgical procedure.

Harper, Will Ferrell's friend, addresses this on the documentary, Will and Harper. That documentary should win an Oscar or two. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend that you do. I laughed. I cried. I was educated.

I have a couple of trans friends, neither of whom has surgically transitioned, in part because they came out late in life and don’t want the medical issues. But those of us who have known them as one gender had to teach ourselves new ways of referring to them just because of habit. They’re so happy, and it’s so hard. I have enormous respect.