I was having a great week. Had two first dates with a couple of great guys (gonna be a hard choice) and met up with an old friend. Than I come across this ->-bleeped-<-...



Found this outside Target by work. Felt I had to stand in front and block it till he left. The few people who signed it couldn't even look me in the eyes and scoffed when I pleaded them not to sign. The petitioner claimed he was an LGBT ally and had a bisexual friend so what he was doing wasn't wrong obviously  . This came along with several underhanded insults like telling me I obviously look like a man and he could tell cus he's got "gaydar" for spotting it. Ugh. One family walked away with the parting "lets get out of here our kids don't need to be messed up more than they already are!" Great way to spend my Saturday.   

Still have that sick feeling.

I hear about the people that hate us every day but to stand next to them and have them do it to your face is something else entirely. Can hardly express how angry and frustrated I am. Should have just driven by but I cant be silent. Those kids don't have a voice they can't petition for their rights!

It's disgusting alright. Haters gonna hate, pure and simple.

But it was magnificent of you to confront them like that.

You deserve a big hug and plenty of accolades for standing up as you did. I am sure it wasn't easy to do, just as I am sure you are proud of yourself for doing it. Rather than walking away.

This is a very hot topic. I attended several of the Maryland Senate hearings on the TG Rights Bill, AKA Bathroom Bill. I was absolutely shocked at the testimony from "The Opposition", some of which came from "cured" TG's. Given a choice of being "cured" from this by being an angry hate filled person, or continue on this difficult path I am of joy and happiness, I'll take the joyful path.

I can only speculate that the LGBT "ally" was either "cured", or a devout believer that the 'T' is for Token, or a liar altogether. The 1970's "I can't be prejudiced, I know a black person" defense.

I swear, I'll never understand the whole "protect children" thing. Protect them from what? A bunch of chemically-castrated people with even less of a sex drive than genetic females? Oh nooo!

In all seriousness, Maid, that was a REALLY brave thing that you did. And I imagine that you being there did indeed help put a face on the bill. It's easy to think whatever you want to about trans people when you've never really known any.

Okay, folks, I've cleaned the thread up a little.

Let's try and focus on the point of the thread, if we can.

Thanks.

~Seph.

Thanks for the support girls. If its any consolation, the guy told me that they probably won't have enough petitions by the deadline.

Feel glad that you handled it better than I would have. Probably would have kicked the table over, and maybe someone too.
I hate my angry moments, but stupid things like that deserve the anger.

I was thinking that I'd buy some charcoal lighter fluid and torch that.

Stupid bigots. 

What wonderful strength you displayed!

You were brave to do what you did.  You were right to do what you did.  You were the right person in the right place at the right time.  I would speculate that more people would have signed had you not been there.  A victory in what is a very long fight.  You are wonderful.

Hugs,

Jen

I agree with JLT1 said - you were very brave to do that. I admire your courage 

The bigots will lose and we will win because of efforts like yours.

And people wonder why so many transgender community members become activists.  There are narrow minded bigots everywhere in the country, and you did what you felt was right.  These people poison their children and the children of others with their hatred, and the children never have a chance to find the good in our widely diverse American culture.

We just canceled our 10th annual Halloween party for the relatives because my cousins won't let their children attend.  Their ultra fundamentalist church says I'll contaminate children's minds.  Wow.

Ugh. I'm so sorry you had to encounter that. That would have ruined my day as well. I don't know if I would have walked away in disgust, or gotten really, really, violently angry. Regardless, you should be commended for standing up to the bigots.

The last time I found a stall peddling hate(a BNP one with a pair of boneheads handing out leaflets) I picked one up pretended to read it and wiped my ass with it before throwing it back at them and walking off.It got a laugh from everyone watching except the 2 BNP wankers!

It is sad but something everyone needs to get used to and even expect worse as more and more demand for *their rights over ours*.It will be a very hard and long fight and i do not expect some to see the victory at the end.That said,i know how it feels because i deal with bigots on a normal bases though not face to face (i couldnt deal face to face because of rage issues) and the *fake image* they carry is astounding at best. youtube for example is full of these types of people (yes there is alot of support as well) but you will never see a video there without hate.Its coming through law,violence,petitions like this one and so many other sick things and if many succeed,it *will* cross into the very existence of us.Sometimes i want to be the super hero that goes out and battles all the T hate in the world and i may even do that but as a human.I know i cant avoid it on YT because its my nature to defend against ignorance or pure stupidity.It gets hard though after awhile.We are now the new *plague* and we have to get used to it but im happy you did something that was right,unlike many who turn a blind eye.I encourage everyone to carry a loaded weapon (no not a gun but knowledge) and if you ever come across this kind of thing,respectfully walk up and ask them questions *what do you personally know about being transgender/transsexual? did you know that----* and educate people and take hate with a grain of salt.Good job though

For the last 30 minutes I've been reading and re-reading this thread over and over. How utterly disgusting this kind of thing is. Irrational fear and hate all due to a lack of knowledge and understanding... Some people collectively have an awful long way to go...

Sadly, I can't think of a constructive response or reaction that doesn't involve kindness and education. I think that goes for most such situations. Otherwise it validates the hate...

Amazing you stood up Maid, but goes without saying be very cautious with actions such as this. Cowards seem to find bravado when a group of them shamble together and this garbage is practically a licence to lynch. The chance of physical confrontation with the types that would sign such filth could potentially be very dangerous.

Nevertheless, all I can do to applaud you is to +rep. Thanks for being awesome

You have shown that you are a far better human than they will ever be.

Hugs Sister

I know it's obvious but I can't help but draw the similarity between the icon in your avatar and the woman you've chosen to become.

It's because of YOU and other courageous people like you that we have made the progress we have.

Wonder if there is a way we could plant a proud transgender person in front of every such table statewide?

Maidoforleins, you are very brave. I do not know if I could have been so courageous.