It's only a contradiction if you force a narrow interpretation. If I read a paragraph, for example, that takes an issue from each gender's perspective, I know

It's only a contradiction if you force a narrow interpretation. If I read a paragraph, for example, that takes an issue from each gender's perspective, I know that they're painting with broad strokes and that they probably know about hermaphrodites but just didn't mention it. I don't think someone needs to acknowledge chimeras every time they write something that assumes a person has one set of DNA. Sure, it's fun to be Pedantic Man - the superhero whose power is that of being willfully obtuse - but I can read that paragraph and still think he's captured the two aspects of myself that are actively debating about the relative merits of the two platforms. And most people do develop brand loyalties. You and I are somewhat exceptional. I'll be the chimera; you be the hermaphrodite. I get the sense that you'll say anything to prop up your hate, though. Go on ahead without me.