Words have meanings
But what does any of this have to do with equality?
What is “the self-identification principle”? In what way is it a “principle”? What besides sex is covered by the “principle”? Is self-identification as a squirrel a principle? How about self-identification as an MSP? How about self-identification as Maggie Chapman? In other words, how can it be a “principle” that people can self-identify as something they’re not and that we all have to accept and agree with their self-identification? Please explain.
What does identifying as something one is not have to do with equality? Please explain.
How is identifying as something one is not a very basic equality principle? How is it any kind of equality principle at all? How will making it possible for people to identify as something they are not ensure a fairer and more equal future for Scotland? Please explain.
