Saturday, February 19, 2011
Dilemma Or Decision-Sandy Rawls Speaks
Posted by Monica Roberts at 1:00 PM
http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2011/02/dilemma-or-decision-sandy-rawls-speaks.htmlDILEMMA OR DECISION?
By Sandy Rawls, Executive Director Trans-United
As the executive Director of Trans-United, a grass-roots community based resource and advocacy program based in Baltimore I was faced with a tough decision.
Do I support Maryland House Bill 235 or see it for what it is, a feel good tranquilizer that won't help my community, which a dilemma by all means.
Trans-United is a respected voice for many people in Baltimore City and Maryland. But when Trans-United's voice is used to give political cover for a problematic piece of legislation, the dilemma that is occurring is causing political and emotional backlash and discord in our community.
It is also a dilemma that can have damaging consequences to the transgender community's push for equal rights not only in our state but across the nation as well..
