Well, many of us do lobby and fight for the issues we believe in. I've never gone down to dc to protest or lobby, but I have done many other things. Believe me, I have been very involved in the political process and have met more politicians than I care to acknowledge. I'm very familiar with the ins and outs of the system without disclosing my background or the reasons for it. I'm no one special at all, but my short experience has taught me a lot. I don't take political action as a trans person, but as myself if that makes sense. As for these issues, I prefer to make phone calls and write letters. Despite what people claim, politicians do listen if you raise enough public awareness. Politicians have to be in a state of fear over the issue or believe that they can reap electoral or financial benefits from it. What would help is for a lot more people to make a simple phone call to their congressional district office. With enough numbers, that can be a major player. And it would be great if lgbt organizations started to use much more of their resources to financially back this sort of legislation in areas that can be worked. If politicians see a new voting block and donor potential, they will back anything (as long as it isn't too risky). Why do you think Obama came out for gay marriage? Because he saw the electoral advantage but also realized the potential that this would create for donations. For politicians, money and popular salient issues talks. You got to win the public over and prove to the politicians they have something to gain. Most of the people who support Enda already have the lgbt community and their donantions on their side. They need to branch out and reach politicians who can be swayed. Obviously, not all can be convinced due to their constituency and current donors, but some can if you can prove it will be beneficial. As of now, we need more public awareness to be raised by lgbt groups in areas they haven't taken on and we need the general population to take a stand. End of political rant.
I went off on a major tangent there, but my original point was that there are many ways to get involved. I'm sure there are many here who also take action in their own way and that can have an impact.
Okay, thread derailment over.
P.S. Misato, I haven't heard from you in while. I hope you are okay.
