She's giving us a voice we've never had before.

As she said, she can take criticism, but so many young trans can't.

Professional US men's sports are extremely homophobic . . . at least fifteen years behind the times. You can count on one hand the number of admitted gay men in football, basketball, and baseball. She was facing a tough room. Yet she looked them all right in the eye and demanded acceptance, for us all, and made a great argument.

Yes . . . when she started she seemed silly and superflous. There's a distinct danger that her producers and directors will take her series toward the controversial and create a caricature.

Last night she came across as a compassionate woman who had found a purpose. If she sticks to that theme she will do wonders for everyone. She's an accomplished communicator. No doubt she will be flooded with "good ideas" from her party (Republican) and the LGBTQ community. I wonder which of the many Republican presidential contenders will reach out to her? Lindsey Graham and Rick Santorum have both made overtures.

I have faith in her. She swam with the sharks (Kardashians) and came through it with a semblance of dignity.

Is she giddy from the positive response to her transition? Of course, wouldn't you be in her heels? Are there terrible negatives we're not hearing about? You can be certain of that.

After her speech they promoted her series. I don't think it's for me -- any more than most reality TV.

It was enough for me to see Bret Favre applaud a trans. Who would have thought?

I also believe her tears were genuine as she discussed not wanting to hurt her family. I know the ones I had at that moment were.

I'm absolutely certain she made millions of ultra-conservative people think.

Could have she sounded more feminine? Perhaps that was a studied choice, as well.

Stunning gown! She looked a lot better than either Danica Patrick or Alex Morgan. How could a girl who looks runway ready on the pitch come across as frumpy? Of course, Lisa Leslie was gorgeous in bright yellow.

Caitlyn was the second best in the shot put in 1976. She had massive shoulders when she competed. I toyed with the shot put and could toss the 12 pound ball about as far as she did 16 pounds. Putting the shot is about quickness and technique, but does require strength. (I was the best in my high school class, probably because my athletic touchstone was quickness.) Yet, in that dress, with her hair worn as it was, her shoulders looked attractive.

I'm extremely excited for her . . . and us.