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Gosh, I've opened a right can of worms here, but thanks to all those who replied - even those whose replies were less than charitable.
The fact of the matter is, quite simply, that my friend exists. She is now a woman; she is a human being - and a very decent human being - who has a right to make her life as successful as she can, just like any human being should be able to do. She accepts, as she has had experience of this, that there will always be regressives and conservatives who question that right and indeed, her right to be a full member of society.
It is good that there is now legal precedent, as well as legislative provisions, which now give her protection, and thankfully, the vast majority of people are accepting and understanding. I hope she will - and will strongly encourage her to - pursue her dreams. She deserves success, as do all who have fought prejudice and discrimination.
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