Why be 'out'?

I have noticed a trend. Many of those who want every MTF Transsexual to be 'out and proud' have a couple things in common.

1. They already have a partner. They are in a long term relationship (usually lesbian). See, it worked for them, why wouldn't it work for you?

*problem - I am not a lesbian.

2. They have given up hope on woodworking. They don't see the possibility of being accepted as anything other than TS, so they want everyone else to jump on the 'out and proud' bandwagon. The more the merrier, right?

*problem - I have not given up hope.

3. They don't want to risk trying to blend into society. It seems like a pretty big fall if it doesn't work. Scary stuff. The comfort of the TS community is a known quantity. The world outside of it is a pretty terrifying place.

4. They want to help people. This is honorable. This is good. People do it as a conscious choice - eyes open. But is there ever a chance to end it?

When the cat gets out of the bag it does NOT want to go back in. You then have to make a choice - buy a new bag or drug the cat. (I suppose getting a new cat is an option - hopefully people will forget the old one).