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11-Year-Old Trans Girl Writes Wonderfully Inspiring Essay In Response To Obama’s Inaugural Address
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Nikkidane
Bravo! As a Trans woman, I too felt that Trans people were completely left out of the President’s inauguration speech and celebration. While I applaud his mentioning the need for Gay and Lesbian Equality, I felt that Gender Variant people, often still the most discriminated minority group, were completely forgotten. Does Pres.Obama even realize that Transgender does not equal Gay? Frankly, I was not impressed at all. Supporting Gay Rights is not a particularly politically risky move in 2013 but supporting Trans Rights certainly is breaking new ground.
Jan 24, 2013 at 10:44 am · @Reply
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No. 3 ·
Thedrdonna
@Nikkidane: Actually, by referencing Stonewall, we has referencing an event in which trans folks participated, some as leaders. I think not including trans people as an explicit mention is a wise political move, and I personally don’t have a problem with it, as long as the laws and changes he proposes are trans-inclusive. Actions speak louder than words.
Jan 24, 2013 at 11:17 am · @Reply ·
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It must be sad for the GOP to have 11 year olds far more eloquent, intelligent and better for society than all the Paul Ryan’s in the world put together.