I'm not trying to dismiss anything, or claiming to be anything other than a layperson. I'm trying to say that, as that layperson, I find the language we use to

I'm not trying to dismiss anything, or claiming to be anything other than a layperson. I'm trying to say that, as that layperson, I find the language we use to be very counter-intuitive, confusing, and fraught with obvious potential for conflict. And yes, I am sure in certain circles this issue has been discussed for years, but I would say Manning's case is the first time a lot of people have thought about these issues.