Fear Tactics
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Maggie Childs - chairwoman, Kansas Equality Coalition Lawrence/Douglas County
November 27, 2009
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The commissioners' discussion seemed to imply support for the change requested by the Kansas Equality Coalition. Then we heard public comments that reflected irrational fear and lamentable ignorance. Several speakers said they feared for their daughters' safety in public restrooms. They implied that transgendered persons are likely to be child molesters.
The comments are disgusting.