Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Understanding "->-bleeped-<-GOT" and "->-bleeped-<-" are Hate Words
Posted by Kelli Busey at 12:23 AM
http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/02/understanding-->-bleeped-<-got-and-->-bleeped-<--are.htmlMutual respect begins with self respect or lack of therein is why many transgender people hate and distrust gays people. (ref to the transgender people's comments on Instant Tea)
Understanding that both words ->-bleeped-<-GOT and ->-bleeped-<- are hate inspiring slur is a no brainer for most of the good intentioned, highly intelligent and literate LGBT community. Allies within the LGBT community would not consider using these words in a antagonistic manner or even suggest that one or the others group be accepting of ether of these hate words.
I responded reluctantly after may years of trying to keep this embarrassing situation "IN HOUSE" by emailing and talking with staff at the Dallas Voice and with local independent movie producer Israel Luna. Finally unable to turn another cheek I responded to this intolerable situation with a planetransgender blog post DEMAND the Dallas Voice stops using "->-bleeped-<-" . . In the first paragraph of this post is this article I acknowledged the diversity of our community with....
