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I didn't say that it's a view that every centrist holds or even claim that they're more common than not, nor did I say that they're view points exclusive to centrists.
Your comment is typical of someone that has already chosen their conclusion and will only consider evidence that supports it.
You listed them as non-transphobic, nuanced points one might hold. My point was just that they are transphobic views. I didn't say it was a view every centrist holds, but one a centrist MAY hold.
A lot of people who would otherwise say they respect trans people, would hold any of the transphobic views you listed and gladly vote against their interests.
Maybe I got you wrong. Because I think we're at the crux of the issue now.
Imagine you were broadly in support of trans people and full equality, but had some hesitations about the issues mentioned prior. Then a trans person or more usually a trans ally shouts "transphobe!!!", instead of trying to educate or debate in good faith.
Such a person might now think, "well a trans person says I'm a transphobe, I thought I wasn't but they probably know best", they may feel dejected and a potential ally has been turned into a person that at best won't touch the subject with a barge pole and at worst a legit transphobe.
I also feel it's quite important to state that the term transphobe implies a strong prejudice, I don't think a few minor sticking points implies a strong prejudice or even a minor prejudice. It can be as simple as a misunderstanding.