Virginia GOP bill would require schools to verify children's genitals before using
http://www.rawstory.com/2016/01/virginia-gop-bill-would-require-schools-to-verify-childrens-genitals-before-using-restroom/
Raw Story/David Edwards 12 Jan 2016 at 15:06 ET
"A bill filed by a Virginia lawmaker this week would require schools to be certain that children are using the restroom corresponding to their "correct anatomical sex."
The legislation, which would prohibit transgender students from using the bathroom matching their gender, is being sponsored by Republican Del. Mark Cole. "
Wow, that is just creepy.
What about the intersex kids?
Here we go again with the Republicans and their underwear inspectors!
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That should be considered child abuse, possibly even sexual assault.
Who would have the nerve to apply for the job of "genital inspector"? Anyone who did it voluntarily would be instantly suspected of being a paedophile.
Bernie is looking better and better as a candidate. I'm thinking of pulling a Franklin Graham and dumping the Republican Party. It seems they're becoming obsessed with genitals. What are they going to do? Create the "johnson" police and "johnson" inspectors? Sheesh. GIVE IT UP ALREADY and let people "PEE IN PEACE!" (Rant over)
This is just going too far - inspecting kid's genitals? Who is the pervert here? >:(
What is the GOPs fascination with genitals anyway? That's all they seem to focus on these days. The economy is in shambles and people can't find jobs and we are teetering on the brink of war in various places - but the GOPs main concern is genitals?
I hope this politician gets removed from office for promoting this ridiculous bill.
I believe that we will see this guy in the news again someday - I think he's got secrets.
This IS becoming ridiculous. As I posted the other day Jim Tomes of Indiana introduced similar legislation. Here's another update from Pink News.
Indiana bill would charge trans people $5,000 to go to the toilet
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/01/12/indiana-bill-would-charge-trans-people-5000-to-go-to-the-bathroom/
Time to start posting Buck Angel's PSA all over and asking these politicians if they want "her" (intentional misgendering for these bigots sake) and asking if they want their daughters peeing next to him?
And time for Department of Education to tell all these states, counties and all others that passing these bills will stop the flow of Federal Education dollars!
And I'm now officially switching from Trump to Bernie in 2016.
Here's the bill, I can't see any mention of "genital inspectors" in the wording.
http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?161+ful+HB663
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 13, 2016, 11:12:43 AM
Here's the bill, I can't see any mention of "genital inspectors" in the wording.
http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?161+ful+HB663
Maybe not, but if no one is going to look then how will it be enforced?
Medical records? I really don't know, but speculating that people will be looking in children's pants is probably less than helpful! :laugh:
Hugs, Devlyn
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 13, 2016, 11:19:29 AM
Medical records? I really don't know, but speculating that people will be looking in children's pants is probably less than helpful! :laugh:
Over here, disclosing people's medical records is a criminal offence. Maybe it is different where you are?
Quote from: pyhxbp on January 13, 2016, 11:21:51 AM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 13, 2016, 11:19:29 AM
Medical records? I really don't know, but speculating that people will be looking in children's pants is probably less than helpful! :laugh:
Over here, disclosing people's medical records is a criminal offence. Maybe it is different where you are?
I said I wasn't sure, however I do know that looking at children's genitals is a criminal offense over here.
Hugs, Devlyn
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 13, 2016, 11:24:30 AM
Over here, disclosing people's medical records is a criminal offence. Maybe it is different where you are?
I said I wasn't sure, however I do know that looking at children's genitals is a criminal offense over here.
Hugs, Devlyn
Medical records are no guide anyway. I had an "F" in my medical records for 3 years and a one-eyed-trouser-snake in my underwear at the same time. If anyone used my medical records to "vet" me they would have to conclude I had female genitalia.
I cannot see any way to make this legislation work unless somebody actually
looks and if that is illegal then this bill is simply a waste of time.
Quote from: pyhxbp on January 13, 2016, 11:35:03 AM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 13, 2016, 11:24:30 AM
Over here, disclosing people's medical records is a criminal offence. Maybe it is different where you are?
I said I wasn't sure, however I do know that looking at children's genitals is a criminal offense over here.
Hugs, Devlyn
Medical records are no guide anyway. I had an "F" in my medical records for 3 years and a one-eyed-trouser-snake in my underwear at the same time. If anyone used my medical records to "vet" me they would have to conclude I had female genitalia.
I cannot see any way to make this legislation work unless somebody actually looks and if that is illegal then this bill is simply a waste of time.
Exactly! ;D
Hugs, Devlyn
Certain aspects of our medical history are not sacrosanct. For example, vaccination histories for incoming schoolchildren. Schools still vet vaccination histories in the U.S., don't they?
When I was starting at a new school, I remember a form that we filled out, but I'm not sure what else my mother had to do.
Virginia Bill Would Charge Transgender Students At The Bathroom Door
http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2016/01/13/3738928/virginia-transgender-student-fine-bathroom/
Thinkprogress/ by Zack Ford Jan 13, 2016 12:41 pm
"Numerous attempts to restrict where transgender people can use the restroom have been proposed in recent years, but one Virginia lawmaker's latest legislation might be the most vicious. He actually wants to fine transgender children $50 if they use what he deems to be the "wrong" restroom."
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 13, 2016, 11:19:29 AM
Medical records? I really don't know, but speculating that people will be looking in children's pants is probably less than helpful! :laugh:
Hugs, Devlyn
I respectfully disagree that such speculation is less than helpful. The bathroom bills brigade have been harping on about sex predators posing as trans, and men in the ladies room and even us being the predators, and they have been doing it for years now and they are winning the debate while we protest their claims are just not true, just take a look at HERO. FINALLY they are being hit back with equally emotional and hard hitting propaganda on these bathroom bills. The bill may not say they will have a panty inspection but telling mom its what the bill means hits just as hard if not harder than the blows against us, as its not just possible encounters with trans people or predators, but rather sanctioned perving by authority and is the only logical way to enforce the ridiculous laws.
Its effectiveness can clearly be seen by the reaction not only here, but this article has made it all the way to a UK general discussion forum i read, ok it hasn't had much discussion but the fact it was posted at all and with a WTF comment speaks volumes to me.
I say we need more of this type of emotional arguments in response to these bills, pretty girls by urinals and Buck angel in front of a row of stalls make sense to us but doesn't speak to mom and pop, panty police in their kids school does.
The above are really good points. I read the comments from the article in the OP this morning and the Republicans have become a laughingstock. Where facts won't work maybe derision and ridicule will.
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Quote from: Lisa55 on January 13, 2016, 01:48:18 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 13, 2016, 11:19:29 AM
Medical records? I really don't know, but speculating that people will be looking in children's pants is probably less than helpful! :laugh:
Hugs, Devlyn
I respectfully disagree that such speculation is less than helpful. The bathroom bills brigade have been harping on about sex predators posing as trans, and men in the ladies room and even us being the predators, and they have been doing it for years now and they are winning the debate while we protest their claims are just not true, just take a look at HERO. FINALLY they are being hit back with equally emotional and hard hitting propaganda on these bathroom bills. The bill may not say they will have a panty inspection but telling mom its what the bill means hits just as hard if not harder than the blows against us, as its not just possible encounters with trans people or predators, but rather sanctioned perving by authority and is the only logical way to enforce the ridiculous laws.
Its effectiveness can clearly be seen by the reaction not only here, but this article has made it all the way to a UK general discussion forum i read, ok it hasn't had much discussion but the fact it was posted at all and with a WTF comment speaks volumes to me.
I say we need more of this type of emotional arguments in response to these bills, pretty girls by urinals and Buck angel in front of a row of stalls make sense to us but doesn't speak to mom and pop, panty police in their kids school does.
I'm assuming the enforcement of this (if it goes through) would be achieved by mandating that your restroom choice matches the sex on your birth certificate, not a revealing of your genitals at the door of said restroom. I stand by my words. I don't think emotionally charged speculation will solve anything.
Hugs, Devlyn
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 13, 2016, 02:18:59 PM
Quote from: Lisa55
I respectfully disagree that such speculation is less than helpful. The bathroom bills brigade have been harping on about sex predators posing as trans, and men in the ladies room and even us being the predators, and they have been doing it for years now and they are winning the debate while we protest their claims are just not true, just take a look at HERO. FINALLY they are being hit back with equally emotional and hard hitting propaganda on these bathroom bills. The bill may not say they will have a panty inspection but telling mom its what the bill means hits just as hard if not harder than the blows against us, as its not just possible encounters with trans people or predators, but rather sanctioned perving by authority and is the only logical way to enforce the ridiculous laws.
Its effectiveness can clearly be seen by the reaction not only here, but this article has made it all the way to a UK general discussion forum i read, ok it hasn't had much discussion but the fact it was posted at all and with a WTF comment speaks volumes to me.
I say we need more of this type of emotional arguments in response to these bills, pretty girls by urinals and Buck angel in front of a row of stalls make sense to us but doesn't speak to mom and pop, panty police in their kids school does.
I'm assuming the enforcement of this (if it goes through) would be achieved by mandating that your restroom choice matches the sex on your birth certificate, not a revealing of your genitals at the door of said restroom. I stand by my words. I don't think emotionally charged speculation will solve anything.
Hugs, Devlyn
Well the legislation says "anatomical sex" not birth certificate or driving license, so although it is speculated that it would be a birth certificate check it is more accurate and inline with the wording of the legislation to say it could be a panty check. Realistically it will be neither, and who carry's their birth certificate around anyway, but these bills are all emotionally driven, none of them really stand a chance of passing, they are just grandstanding to where the money is, but destined to not make it through the committees in time for a house vote before the session closes.
As emotionally driven bills they need emotionally driven counter arguments to fight them. It is exactly what they were planning on doing to support it, its exactly what the proponents of these bills have done every time so far. For once the opposed side got the blow in first and just read the comments section to see the devastating effects it has had on public opinion. Comments sections on articles on these bills are universally trans-phobic. Not on that article, for the most part its the same type of hate (so not really good) but directed at the proposer rather than us.
For once it is massively backfiring on the sponsor and that sort of blow back is all they will hear and what it will take for these bills to stop being presented. They are presenting them to garner public support in a "think of the children" "your wife is at risk" and we are here to protect you kind of way, if that public opinion and the hate they use is turned against them they will think twice about bringing more.
On a side note and being foreign I'm not really sure of the intricacies of the US justice system, but would it actually take one of these bills to pass into law to enable a challenge to be made that can go to SCOTUS for a constitutional ruling similar to gay marriage. After all if something is not actually illegal but just undefined how can a case be brought to SCOTUS.
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 13, 2016, 02:18:59 PM
I'm assuming the enforcement of this (if it goes through) would be achieved by mandating that your restroom choice matches the sex on your birth certificate,
Once again, paperwork is not the real world. For four months I had a birth certificate saying "Female" and male genitalia. If it can happen to me it can happen to others.
Next idea please Devlyn...
Quote from: pyhxbp on January 13, 2016, 03:22:20 PM
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 13, 2016, 02:18:59 PM
I'm assuming the enforcement of this (if it goes through) would be achieved by mandating that your restroom choice matches the sex on your birth certificate,
Once again, paperwork is not the real world. For four months I had a birth certificate saying "Female" and male genitalia. If it can happen to me it can happen to others.
Next idea please Devlyn...
I'm not defending the proposed legislation. I don't have any more ideas about the imaginary genital inspection that somehow became attached to this story. It doesn't seem worth talking about.
Hugs, Devlyn
Quote from: Lisa55 on January 13, 2016, 03:18:18 PM
Well the legislation says "anatomical sex" not birth certificate or driving license, so although it is speculated that it would be a birth certificate check it is more accurate and inline with the wording of the legislation to say it could be a panty check. Realistically it will be neither, and who carry's their birth certificate around anyway, but these bills are all emotionally driven, none of them really stand a chance of passing, they are just grandstanding to where the money is, but destined to not make it through the committees in time for a house vote before the session closes.
As emotionally driven bills they need emotionally driven counter arguments to fight them. It is exactly what they were planning on doing to support it, its exactly what the proponents of these bills have done every time so far. For once the opposed side got the blow in first and just read the comments section to see the devastating effects it has had on public opinion. Comments sections on articles on these bills are universally trans-phobic. Not on that article, for the most part its the same type of hate (so not really good) but directed at the proposer rather than us.
For once it is massively backfiring on the sponsor and that sort of blow back is all they will hear and what it will take for these bills to stop being presented. They are presenting them to garner public support in a "think of the children" "your wife is at risk" and we are here to protect you kind of way, if that public opinion and the hate they use is turned against them they will think twice about bringing more.
On a side note and being foreign I'm not really sure of the intricacies of the US justice system, but would it actually take one of these bills to pass into law to enable a challenge to be made that can go to SCOTUS for a constitutional ruling similar to gay marriage. After all if something is not actually illegal but just undefined how can a case be brought to SCOTUS.
I guess we disagree there, I think a rational approach without ominous music in television commercials gets more done. :)
Hugs, Devlyn
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on January 13, 2016, 03:39:58 PM
I guess we disagree there, I think a rational approach without ominous music in television commercials gets more done. :)
Hugs, Devlyn
I don't disagree with you on that, a rational approach will always get more done. But it relies on both sides being rational. These bills are far from that from the very start, we all know they have no basis, there is no evidence of a problem with trans predators, rational comment on sex offenders prepared to commit serious crime not being put off by an additional minor offense falls on deaf ears, pointing out the existence of transmen and how they would be required to use the ladies room and how that becoming the norm would make it easier of male predators to enter the same space without even the bother of dressing up, even pictures of Buck in the ladies room have been completely ineffective.
HERO struck down protections for many groups on an emotional argument from an irrational campaign. Florida was an emotional attack on Florida trans people, I watched the committee meetings, I wrote the the representative for the county I vacation in along with the other committee members, The testimony from the against lobby was for the most part rational even if some of the witnesses got emotional at the attack on their identity, the witnesses for the pro lobby were emotional victims of unrelated (non trans) assault but presented no evidence to suggest the bill would or could have changed their circumstance, they just showed fear. The votes did not reflect the testimony, they didn't reflect the one reply i received from a representative, it was partisan voting with a plan to time out the bill in the last committee, all it did was distress trans people in Florida and around the world. Rational arguments fell on deaf ears, I told them they would loose tourist money if they introduced the bill to law, that Florida's reputation as a welcoming tourist destination was being harmed, but deaf ears. Did the bill and publicity affect Florida's bottom line, probably not, but there was at least one beach condo owner paying their own mortgage in June, they may not have know why but it cost them $$$ as we went elsewhere, but again such minor action had little effect on the "plan"
Turning their own arguments back onto themselves might and its about the only thing that has made even a dent in them. But i will try and stop here by agreeing with you that rational argument can achieve more but only if both sides behave rationally.
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The first people who must get in line for panty patrol must be the Governor for supporting this monstrosity, and every legislator who voted for it, and all their legislative aides and employees, and all their corporate and political sponsors, and all their relatives, and each and every one of all their children right down to their newborn babes. If this legislation is that important, then they must lead the way. The inspection results of each and every one of those persons must also be published for all the public to read and examine.
Who are likely to be inspectors? Guaranteed to be paedophiles first in that job application line.
Don't tell me Birth Certificate or medical records will be used. Birth Certificates may be public records but hardly accurate when coming to correct identification; I know first-hand as inter-sex. Medical records are private; no government agency, or officer, or contractor should be allowed to demand them from a private citizen.
Where are all those right-wing, Republican Party, Christian Conservatives whining and wailing about 'big guh'mint intrusion' staying out of one's individual privacy?
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Not to derail the thread, but nice picture, Lisa.
Quote from: Lisa55 on January 13, 2016, 04:34:08 PM
... pointing out the existence of transmen and how they would be required to use the ladies room and how that becoming the norm would make it easier of male predators to enter the same space without even the bother of dressing up, even pictures of Buck in the ladies room have been completely ineffective.
This is the best argument I can come up with also and that is what I told my representative in Indiana in regards to Jim Tomes bill there. Predators won't even have to bother with dressing up as a woman to gain entrance to the women's room. These bills actually make women and girls LESS SAFE.
Though I still like posting pictures of Buck Angel too.
Quote from: Arch on January 14, 2016, 03:13:28 AM
Not to derail the thread, but nice picture, Lisa.
Thanks, it was one of my first which is all me (ok so still inch deep in makeup) but rather with my own hair as opposed to a wig, It also made me feel good as its a rare photo of me with even a hint of genuine smile which gives me hope for the future.
I like the HERO approach. I do think Devlyn has some excellent points.
However, this is an uninforceable bill designed to get votes from ignorant people and to deflect attention on the failure of the current government to deal real problems.
Jen
At first you think what a moron, then what could be the motivation.
Or more in general WHY is trans gender bathroom use all around such an issue .
1: We can think of the parent,s who only think (as there parents told them )
don't get pregnant ,younger parents you get aids.
2: We can think of perverts or I dare you who take pictures/film and put them on the net for the world to see, but boys and girls among themselves do that to.
3: Shyness many are uncomfortable around the other sex, or the male scared the get a woody
explains something.
4: Political pressure from ........ fill in the dots.
5: Own fear ,shame ,frustration or experience.
But it is our use of looks in our daily life that forms the core of the problem.
As an extreme example the military uniform, the more stripes, clouds or stars make how to name/rank , and they used that rank name or a sir or ma, am .Would love to see a male officer in skirt and to see how he get addressed >:-)
Quote from: stephaniec on January 12, 2016, 08:24:44 PM
Virginia GOP bill would require schools to verify children's genitals before using
http://www.rawstory.com/2016/01/virginia-gop-bill-would-require-schools-to-verify-childrens-genitals-before-using-restroom/
Raw Story/David Edwards 12 Jan 2016 at 15:06 ET
"A bill filed by a Virginia lawmaker this week would require schools to be certain that children are using the restroom corresponding to their "correct anatomical sex."
The legislation, which would prohibit transgender students from using the bathroom matching their gender, is being sponsored by Republican Del. Mark Cole. "
I love how it's okay for people in politics to act stupid. I mean this reminds me of Ben Carson. He also wants to do this not only In schools but everywhere in the us. I feel bad for my fellow LGBT peers when I see; these bills floating around and all these single minded laws. It hurts my stomach when I hear more persecution about LGBT in the news.
Politicians are scrambling to get laws in place against us. The reason being: they are scared. Of what? .. Of that unknown. So what? I mean transgender people have lived out wonderful lives contributing to their community.
We are NOT in bathrooms to be perverts and prey on children! We do our business and leave, just like any other person. I wish politicians would get over it and let it go.
These politicians should worry about the real important issues.
Lastly;
I think making a child show their genitals to school officials is very traumatizing,
At least if you ask me.
Virginian here. This won't pass. The delegate who introduced it comes from a very backwards district full of ignorant people. While it wouldn't surprise me if this came at the request of citizens in that district, it is not at all representative of how Virginia treats transgender people.
Quote from: traci_k on January 13, 2016, 07:15:53 AMAnd I'm now officially switching from Trump to Bernie in 2016.
Trump has stated support for amending the Civil Rights Act to protect LGB persons. While, he didn't mention us specifically, that is a good sign. Switching parties only makes the problem worse as it gives folks like these nutters a larger share of the primary voters and less reason to care about us.
Quote from: lisarenee on January 15, 2016, 09:57:39 PM
Trump has stated support for amending the Civil Rights Act to protect LGB persons. While, he didn't mention us specifically, that is a good sign. Switching parties only makes the problem worse as it gives folks like these nutters a larger share of the primary voters and less reason to care about us.
When did Trump say that? I thought with his stance on women, minorities and immigrants, the entire lgbt would be on his sh*t list as well... Sounds awfully too good to be true.
Quote from: KyleEdric on January 16, 2016, 06:00:56 PM
When did Trump say that? I thought with his stance on women, minorities and immigrants, the entire lgbt would be on his sh*t list as well... Sounds awfully too good to be true.
Trump is a member of a church in Manhattan that is pro-LGBT and has said he supports LGBT protection for employment. He's not anti-LGBT like the other GOP candidates in the top running but he's also not out there advocating LGBT rights. So basically he's not for or against us.
Politician defends legislation which could lead to teens having their genitals 'examined'
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/01/18/politician-defends-legislation-which-could-lead-to-teens-having-their-genitals-examined/
Pink News/By Joseph Patrick McCormick 01/18/2016
"A politician has defended a bill which could require teenagers to have their genitals 'checked' to ensure they correspond to the bathroom they are using.
The bill, put forward by Representative Mark Cole in the state of Virginia, would also fine transgender students $50, if they use the 'wrong' bathroom, locker room or shower. "
"Roger Hunt, a Republican legislator in the US state of South Dakota, proposed the legislation.
It would require a visual inspection of transgender athletes' genitals before competing, as well as a check of the athlete's "original birth certificate"."
Quote from: Lisa55 on January 14, 2016, 08:44:44 AM
Thanks, it was one of my first which is all me (ok so still inch deep in makeup) but rather with my own hair as opposed to a wig, It also made me feel good as its a rare photo of me with even a hint of genuine smile which gives me hope for the future.
:)
Quote from: stephaniec on January 18, 2016, 04:20:37 AM
Politician defends legislation which could lead to teens having their genitals 'examined'
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/01/18/politician-defends-legislation-which-could-lead-to-teens-having-their-genitals-examined/
Pink News/By Joseph Patrick McCormick 01/18/2016
"A politician has defended a bill which could require teenagers to have their genitals 'checked' to ensure they correspond to the bathroom they are using.
The bill, put forward by Representative Mark Cole in the state of Virginia, would also fine transgender students $50, if they use the 'wrong' bathroom, locker room or shower. "
"Roger Hunt, a Republican legislator in the US state of South Dakota, proposed the legislation.
It would require a visual inspection of transgender athletes' genitals before competing, as well as a check of the athlete's "original birth certificate"."
No, it doesn't, and all of these articles that are being posted are clickbait. I wish we could do better than falling for these sensational, yet untrue headlines and claims.
Well, there was another Republican Bill in South Dakota this week whose wording specifically states that Transgender students must have their genitals inspected before participating in sporting events. Since the Bill calls for genital inspections it's no longer wrong to call them out for it.
http://m.rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/visual-inspection-could-be-part-of-state-law-to-determine/article_18b24dba-550f-5de9-b805-37409c4a7f5c.html#.VdtcZVKCLq8.email
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The text of the bill is available through the website of Virginia's General Assembly. Here's an extract of that text:
B. Local school boards shall develop and implement policies that require every school restroom, locker room, or shower room that is designated for use by a specific gender to solely be used by individuals whose anatomical sex matches such gender designation. Such policies may also provide that a student may, upon request, be granted access, to the extent reasonable, to a single stall restroom or shower, a unisex bathroom, or controlled individual use of a restroom, locker room, or shower.
C. Any student who willfully and knowingly violates this section shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $50. Civil penalties assessed under this section shall be paid into the Literary Fund. Any law-enforcement officer may issue a summons regarding a violation of this section.
Quote from: stephaniec on January 12, 2016, 08:24:44 PM
Virginia GOP bill would require schools to verify children's genitals before using
http://www.rawstory.com/2016/01/virginia-gop-bill-would-require-schools-to-verify-childrens-genitals-before-using-restroom/
Raw Story/David Edwards 12 Jan 2016 at 15:06 ET
"A bill filed by a Virginia lawmaker this week would require schools to be certain that children are using the restroom corresponding to their "correct anatomical sex."
The legislation, which would prohibit transgender students from using the bathroom matching their gender, is being sponsored by Republican Del. Mark Cole. "
Solve the problem - make all public restrooms multi-user unisex with adequately private stalls.
Quote from: mac1 on January 18, 2016, 07:37:17 PM
Solve the problem - make all public restrooms multi-user unisex with adequately private stalls.
It won't solve the problem. The discrimination would still exist because realistically not all existing restrooms can be made unisex.
Quote from: KyleEdric on January 16, 2016, 06:00:56 PM
When did Trump say that? I thought with his stance on women, minorities and immigrants, the entire lgbt would be on his sh*t list as well... Sounds awfully too good to be true.
Initially, in 2000...though I heard that he said it again a only few months ago. He also said that he won't make any attempt to get a constitutional amendment to do away with marriage equality as every other Republican candidate other than himself and Bush have sworn to do.
Pardon my bluntness but that is just ridiculous.
Just let people use the restroom for goodness sake, how are they hurting anyone?
Quote from: iKate on January 19, 2016, 10:15:46 AM
It won't solve the problem. The discrimination would still exist because realistically not all existing restrooms can be made unisex.
Yes they can as long as they have closed stalls. All you have to do in the men's restrooms is block the urinals until they can be converted.
BREAKING: House sub-committee passes bill criminalizing transgender bathroom use
http://www.gayrva.com/news-views/breaking-house-sub-committee-passes-bill-criminalizing-transgender-bathroom-use/
Gayrva/AmyDavid February 4, 2016
"A proposed bill in the General Assembly that stigmatizes transgender youth and adults and forces them to use incorrect restrooms in schools and government buildings was passed in a subcommittee Thursday afternoon."