California elects nation's first openly transgender judge, Victoria Kolakowski

New York Daily News ^ | 11/17/10 | Michael Sheridan

[Nachum]

Judicial elections generally don't gain much notice, but one such race in California has drawn national attention as it prepares to place the country's first openly transgender judge on the bench.

Victoria Kolakowski, who had a sex-change operation in 1991, has declared victory in a highly contested election for the Alameda County Superior Court.

According to the final, uncertified tally, the 49-year-old has defeated rival John Creighton, with 162,082 votes to his 152,546, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

"There's never been a transgender judge that anyone we know is aware of," said Geoff Kors, executive director of Equality California, a gay rights group, though Kolakowski had served as an administrative law judge in the state.

[Nachum]

Victor/Victoria

[FlingWingFlyer]

Another pervert that the “media” wants us to be proud of. We “made history” again. This “history” crap is starting to get old and tired. IMHO.

[Cvengr]

"According to the final, uncertified tally, the 49-year-old has defeated rival John Creighton..."

the 49-year-old "what" has defeated...

Even the newspaper writer has difficulty forming sentances describing the person. "It", "She", "He",..whatever...

[terycarl]

the 49-year-old “what” has defeated

would you trust the judgement of a person who had undergone sex change surgery??? I wouldn’t

[ThomasThomas]

Not in my county.

[Zuben Elgenubi]

So what happened to Pan Kolakowski’s Kielbasa?

[Nachum]

So what happened to Pan Kolakowski’s Kielbasa?

He had the special procedure: 'lopadickoffofme'

[Screaming_Gerbil]

Victoria Kolakowski

[tflabo]

“Let it be impressed on your mind that God commands you to choose for rulers just men who will rule in the fear of God [Exodus 18:21]. . . . If the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted . . . If our government fails to secure public prosperity and happiness, it must be because the citizens neglect the Divine commands, and elect bad men to make and administer the laws”…. Noah Webster, ‘The History of the United States’

[tflabo]

“Let it be impressed on your mind that God commands you to choose for rulers just men who will rule in the fear of God [Exodus 18:21]. . . . If the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted . . . If our government fails to secure public prosperity and happiness, it must be because the citizens neglect the Divine commands, and elect bad men to make and administer the laws”…. Noah Webster, ‘The History of the United States’

[Screaming_Gerbil]

So what happened to Pan Kolakowski’s Kielbasa?

Gender Reassignment Surgery Video - Warning Graphic Video!

[Tzimisce]

...how can you be both transgendered and gay?

[Irenic]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf0oXY4nDxE

[zwerni]

I’m confused...

How is someone “openly transgender”?

What does one do to be “openly transgender”?

[Humidston]

Awww, how precious. I get a feeling we’re looking at the next potential appointment to the 9th Circus Court.

I swear, this just gives me the peewiggles!

[BBell]

At least the Louisiana State Bar Association had the
the sense to reject her application to take the bar as she was not of a sound mind.

[kittycatonline.com]

Clearly destined for a quick ascension to the 9th Circuit.

[Screaming_Gerbil]

I’m confused...

How is someone “openly transgender”?

What does one do to be “openly transgender”?

Well, it either means:

1. The person fits in so well in society in being a woman so that people can't tell she was not born a woman, but she is open about being transgender and not a natural born woman.

Or

2. She cannot pass in society undetected as a woman - her physical characteristics or voice or mannerisms give her away.

You can watch this video here and guess which one applies:

Judicial Candidate Victoria Kolakowski on Comcast Newsmakers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fxiLEWstQ

[Dr.Deth]

Not the Kinks song I was expecting.

[Screaming_Gerbil]

Not the Kinks song I was expecting.

Lola-The Kinks #5.*Top Of The Pops-70s*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixqbc7X2NQY