Communities of Ones

[Shana A]

http://dentedbluemercedes.wordpress.com/2008/01/30/communities-of-ones/

Communities of Ones
Mercedes Allen

Like some others in the discussion, I do feel a need to say a few final words on the Old Guard (HBS) versus deconstructionist battle in the transgender community, and then move on. I am undecided about any further participation in anything trans, beyond this post.

It's clear that resolution is impossible; the majority remains entrenched — and judging by the volume of responses that I've seen, it is in fact the HBS / Old Guard are that majority, at least among transsexuals. But to me, the question was always whether people can set aside the hostilities enough to work for the betterment of all the community, or remain wrapped up in those differences. This has been met with total indifference. I no longer believe that the community even wants to work together.

also

http://transadvocate.com/hbs/communities-of-ones.htm

[NicholeW.]

This was really good. I hated most of the comments simply because it was soo incredibly vicious all the way around. But was also good for me to read. It brought me to a reality that was a few steps away from the one I had been standing in before.

The perspective changed with those few steps.

N~