Australia: Transexual woman ran out of town

[Natasha]

Australia: Transexual woman ran out of town

http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2008/dec/11/transexual-woman-ran-out-town-caloundra/
Amy Remeikis
12/11/2008

A transexual has fled the Sunshine Coast after an alleged vicious attack on a Caloundra street left her afraid to venture outside.

[Kaweah]

"Maybe it is me and country towns. But it is not the older generation, they don't care.

"It is the younger generation, those aged between 15 and 25. It's not fair, it is not right and I don't deserve this treatment for just living my life."

Yes, here in the US the older generations may talk trash, but its the younger ones who are likely to try to hurt you. 

I am sorry to hear there are parts of Australia unsafe for transsexuals, but its the same here.  Rural areas generally don't have much diversity, and anyone deemed different are often in for a hard time. I hope "Alice" finds a safe community soon.

[Dawn D.]

Yes, here in the US the older generations may talk trash, but its the younger ones who are likely to try to hurt you.

That's true, though it is that very trash talk that gives license to those younger ones whom now think they can harrass, attack and/or kill and are doing so believing their actions are justified. All due to their upbringing from the older generations. Time for change!


Dawn