TRANS-STONEWALL | CHAZ OPENS THE DOOR

by Kathy | Canyonwalker on 6:04 pm

http://canyonwalkerconnections.com/2011/09/12/trans-stonewall-chaz-opens-the-door/

cross posted at http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2011/09/trans-stonewall-chaz-opens-the-door/

Who, oh who shall be the next "enemy" in historical parade of foes:  slaves, Nazis, Communists, gays . . . oh, there, looming on the horizon, there they are:  the transgender community.  Mark my word on this, it is happening. The reactions to Chaz Bono dancing across a stage on Dancing With the Stars with a beautiful woman in his arms will clearly reveal the next wave of brewing hatred from politicians, preachers and conservative groups. A familiar repeat of an old pattern about gays and lesbians but now targeting the transcommunity is  already emerging:

The reaction to Paige Elliot Phoenix on the local version of X-Factor indicates that Aussies love the underdog, and will support a battler who is just trying to be like anyone else.  Local reaction to Chaz's story is much the same.

Those who condemn just make themselves look like "Bible bashing bastards" in the vernacular, and nobody has ever liked them.

Karen.