Transgender woman violently attacked by mob in Paris

https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/04/03/transgender-woman-attacked-paris/

Pink News/Patrick Kelleher

3rd April 2019, 4:05 PM

No shortage of idiots.

I am inspired by the grace under fire and level-headedness that the victim, Julia, has shown in the face of these heinous attacks. So strong!

Politically incorrect as it may be, I wonder to what extent the changing demographic in Paris was a factor.

I'm glad that she's ok. Some people can be awful ... This just reminds me of the importance of passing, yes a lot of our brothers and sisters do not pass and have to learn to live this way, and in a perfect society the way we look wouldn't matter. But sadly, passing means more safety than being visibly trans. And I want that security in my life.

Horrible.

Quote from: Charlie Nicki on April 04, 2019, 11:31:01 AM
I'm glad that she's ok. Some people can be awful ... This just reminds me of the importance of passing, yes a lot of our brothers and sisters do not pass and have to learn to live this way, and in a perfect society the way we look wouldn't matter. But sadly, passing means more safety than being visibly trans. And I want that security in my life.

I think it's more important for people to show respect for everyone than it is for us to hide well.

Quote from: Devlyn on April 04, 2019, 01:55:20 PM
I think it's more important for people to show respect for everyone than it is for us to hide well.

I agree. But sadly, we're far from that.

I read two Australian newspapers every day and never saw this anywhere inside them!
Disgusting how injustice against trans people is ignored

Quote from: Ann W on April 04, 2019, 08:23:08 AM
Politically incorrect as it may be, I wonder to what extent the changing demographic in Paris was a factor.

"Julia—was making her way through a crowd at a protest against Algeria's president in Place de la République when the attack occurred"

Could have been much worse.