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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHey folks. We need to do more to educate folks here on trans hate and homophobia.
I'm not sure how to go about that. Anyone have an idea? This is specific to the post about "Ann Coulter's penis." and why that is inappropriate to this forum. It is transphobic and hateful.
And just a FYI to some folks, not all trans people have had surgical procedures. Each trans person is different in how they would like the world to see them. It's about how they feel and what makes them feel happy and "normal." (I hope that is the right way to describe it.)
If you haven't already seen it, Will Ferrell and his long time friend's documentary,"Will and Harper" gives a good insight. It is a really a wonderful tribute to a friendly love situation between Will and his trans friend of over 30 years. It's on netflix.
madaboutharry
(41,163 posts)Because a crude comment is directed towards a republican doesnt make it ok.
AZSkiffyGeek
(12,487 posts)But with the other side making me a campaign target - its especially annoying/painful to see it from our side.
Coventina
(27,760 posts)was hateful and would not be tolerated here.
Don't mis-gender people. That's what bigots do.
nolabear
(42,969 posts)I think some of it is unthinking use of gender slurs but even so educating people is important.
Lunabell
(6,700 posts)We all hate Ann Coulter and I know we want to insult her. Being a nazi is insulting. Being a trans woman who has not had surgery is not an insult. There are so many women that don't choose to undergo that surgical procedure.
Harper, Will Ferrell's friend, addresses this on the documentary, Will and Harper. That documentary should win an Oscar or two. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend that you do. I laughed. I cried. I was educated.
nolabear
(42,969 posts)I have a couple of trans friends, neither of whom has surgically transitioned, in part because they came out late in life and dont want the medical issues. But those of us who have known them as one gender had to teach ourselves new ways of referring to them just because of habit. Theyre so happy, and its so hard. I have enormous respect.