KRK,

Don't hate America.  We were the most progressive state in existence in 1776.  A Bill of Rights and freedoms that didn't exist anywhere else.  Our government was based on the societal and social norms of 1776.

Fast forward 241 years and America is still the best place on earth to be.  As our society and norms change, our laws have changed to keep pace.  We have universal suffrage.  Racial discrimination is illegal. 

Transgendered people are the latest to push the boundaries.  Right now our laws do not specifically give them rights.  They generally define 'sex' or 'gender' as male and female.  If you want the law changed, go to Congress.

I don't dislike or hate transgendered people.  I think that they are in for a hard life.  It is not currently considered 'normal' in our society.  That may change.  

Let the citizens make the choice, not the government.  Obama tried the top down approach and got lots of push back.  It should come from the bottom up.