Convicted killer's bid for sex change draws big costs

[nevadamedic]

Story Highlights
• Convicted killer Robert Kosilek, now called Michelle, wants sex-change surgery
• Trial opened more than a year ago; expert testimony has cost more than $52,000
• Advocates say sex-change surgery, in some cases, is a medical necessity
• Trial outrages lawmakers who say taxpayers shouldn't pay for "elective" surgery

http://www.cnn.com/2007/LAW/06/26/sex.change.inmate.ap/index.html

That's just sick. On top of it trying to get the tax payers to pay for his sick fantasies? Yuck.

[emmett]

Story Highlights
• Convicted killer Robert Kosilek, now called Michelle, wants sex-change surgery
• Trial opened more than a year ago; expert testimony has cost more than $52,000
• Advocates say sex-change surgery, in some cases, is a medical necessity
• Trial outrages lawmakers who say taxpayers shouldn't pay for "elective" surgery

http://www.cnn.com/2007/LAW/06/26/sex.change.inmate.ap/index.html

That's just sick. On top of it trying to get the tax payers to pay for his sick fantasies? Yuck.

Now that is just damn insensative nevada!

FRankly, I don't care if he wants to be a girl. I could perform the operation in a matter of seconds for him. The burden to the taxpayers would be minimal, and, I am willing!

[nevadamedic]

Now that is just damn insensative nevada!

FRankly, I don't care if he wants to be a girl. I could perform the operation in a matter of seconds for him. The burden to the taxpayers would be minimal, and, I am willing!

How is that insensative. Gay rights dont bother me, but sex changes and that transgender crap go way to far.