I may not fit some people's ideas about liberal politics, and I'm a proud part of DC. Respect me.
Posted on 09/19/2012 7:43:17 AM PDT by Altura Ct.
In response to incidents of violence and cultural misunderstandings that transgendered Americans face on a day -to-day basis, the nation’s capital rolled out their #TransRespect campaign, in print ads and on Twitter and Facebook.
In Washington D.C., the transgendered population is making itself heard.
Their message: We’re doing fine -- why not get to know us?
In response to incidents of violence and cultural misunderstandings that transgendered Americans face on a daily basis, the nation’s capital rolled out their #TransRespect campaign, in print ads and on Twitter and Facebook.
The fiveads, which will appear all over D.C. in the fall, feature actual city residents, photographed with enthusiastic smiles along with a descriiption of themselves.
“I like staying in shape, listening to Adele, and shopping in Friendship Heights with my mom and sisters,” one ad reads. “I’m a transgender woman and I’m part of D.C.”
“Please treat me the way any woman would want to be treated: with courtesy and respect,” the ads read.
In short: We’re just like you -- treat us with dignity.
It’s the first government-sponsored campaign in the country to focus on the treatment of transgender and gender non-conforming communities, Gustavo Velasquez, Director of the DC Office of Human Rights, told the News in an email.
“D.C. is fortunate to have one of the most progressive non-discrimination laws in the nation, and it prohibits discrimination against people because of their gender identity or expression,” he said.
He hopes that other cities, like New York, will take a similar initiative.
So far, the campaign has been received an overwhelmingly positive reception. D.C. Mayor Vincent Grey has reportedly been in talks with several partners in other cities who are eager to spread the message across the nation.
Discrimination against transgendered people happens every day -- they are often the victims of violence, verbal abuse and misunderstanding in the workplace, hospitals and on the streets.
“The level of employment discrimination against transgender and gender non-conforming people is extraordinarily high nationwide, according to a 2011 study by the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force,” said Velasquez. “The impact that discrimination has on people's ability to find jobs is enormous.”
For one of the campaign models, the choice to participate wasn’t just a matter of pride -- it was a matter of life and death.
“I chose to participate in this campaign and advocate on behalf of the transgender community in memory of LaShay McLean, my intern who was killed last year because she was a transgender woman,” Iden Campbell McCollum, a mental health advocate and transgender man told GLAAD. “Our community still faces high levels of discrimination and violence, but things are improving, and the government’s willingness to launch a campaign for our community speaks to that improvement.”
I may not fit some people's ideas about liberal politics, and I'm a proud part of DC. Respect me.
“What other psychosis will we be forced by law to participate in?”
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Worth repeating.
“Their message: We’re doing fine — why not get to know us?”
Let’s see, YOU adopted a behavior that the vast majority of people find revolting, then you turn around and expect us to want to get to know you? Bunch of passive-aggressive pansies.
Oh please, don’t post them. FCOL
The only proper response to this is found by considering the following situation.
“Hi kids. My name is PAULine, and I’ll be your second grade teacher this year. I’m a Scorpio, 6’ 3”, and very comfortable with my sexuality. If any of you have any questions, I’ll be happy to answer them.”
No fricken way...
Leave your lifestyle at home or in the clubs.
One advantage to being under Sharia law.
” Implanting feathers under a person’s skin doesn’t make them a bird... “ ... just wait until they find out that they are not birds when they figure it out fast that they can’t fly.
I find these freaks revolting and I would never knowingly hire one. Frankly, they belong in mental institutions.
Flash: if a white guy uses black dye on his skin he turns into an African. Really. Really and truely - you can trust me on this... a little dye and poof, white guy becomes African.
And the feather trick? It works. Implant some feathers under your skin and you BECOME A BIRD. You can fly.
People who don't believe we can implant feathers and become birds are 'phobes' and intolerant and we'll have a big march and show them... Yeah, we'll show them...
Interesting concept.
And what if they imagine they are John Milton? Do they get a Seeing Eye dog after the surgery?
The M.D.’s that surgically mutilated them belong in jail.
whatever sex the chubbikins is, he/she needs to get some clothes that fit!
Agreed....
Dignity? Sure, just as much as I'd give anyone else.
But, they're 'Just like me'? I don't think so.
“And what if they imagine they are John Milton? Do they get a Seeing Eye dog after the surgery?”
LOL!
Of course! (And at taxpayer expense, naturally).
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