Transgender city worker dismayed by intolerance
By Brian Meyer NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 08/10/08 6:58 AM

http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/story/411243.html

The person who made history six years ago by becoming the first city employee to openly transition from male to female in the workplace has never found a burning cross outside her home.

The acts of bigotry and intolerance have been more subtle — but every bit as disheartening, said Camille Stephanie Hopkins.

Transgender city worker dismayed by intolerance
By Brian Meyer NEWS STAFF REPORTER
Updated: 08/10/08 6:58 AM
http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/story/411243.html

The person who made history six years ago by becoming the first city employee to openly transition from male to female in the workplace has never found a burning cross outside her home.

The acts of bigotry and intolerance have been more subtle — but every bit as disheartening, said Camille Stephanie Hopkins.

I'm honored to be personally acquainted with Camille and know that the city is losing a passionate outspoken advocate for our community.  I hope she does better out there in the PNW and wish her all the best.  I hope she remembers that the best revenge is living well.

This is the intention of those bigots that continue to harass us - they want to make us go away.  What they don't realize is how they are shooting themselves in the foot by driving intelligent and dedicated people like Camille away.  One can but hope that these kinds of people will repent of their prejudices or die off quickly so the world can be a better place, even in Buffalo NY.

hugs & smiles
Emelye

Transgender city worker dismayed by intolerance
The Buffalo News

By Brian Meyer
Updated: 08/10/08 12:06 PM

The person who made history six years ago by becoming the first city employee to openly transition from male to female in the workplace has never found a burning cross outside her home.

The acts of bigotry and intolerance have been more subtle — but every bit as disheartening, said Camille Stephanie Hopkins.

http://www.buffalonews.com/102/story/411243.html