Is the notion of transgenderism strictly a figment of the ‘advanced‘ human mind? Where are the animal species with evidence of other than male and female characteristics – horses, cattle, deer, dogs, cats, rabbits, skunks, mice and so on? Are some of us simply enamored with biological fairy tales challenging God and nature? If Donald Trump is an autocrat or dictator, how come he encourages subordinates to speak directly with the media to discuss their priorities, objectives and accomplishments? How many of us can name the heads of Maine’s 15 government departments or are even loop aware of its 216 agencies, and how often do they address the public? Might our small state also have more bureaucracy than it needs? Phil Osifer