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Transgender People Are Harassed and Assaulted in Public Bathrooms, Survey Says
SF Weekly ^ | Jun 25, 2013 | Rigoberto Hernandez

Posted on 07/13/2013 5:13:09 AM PDT by Salman

Relieving yourself outside the comfort of your own bathroom will give even the overly confident some understandable anxiety. But for transgender people, it's more than just nerve-racking, it's dangerous, according to a survey released this week.

The survey, published in the Journal of Public Management and Social Policy, found that 70 percent of responders have been denied entrance, were harassed or assaulted when attempting to use a public restroom of their identifying gender.

And it's no surprise that these traumatic experiences affect the daily life of transgender people, the survey points out. More than half of respondents reported having physical problems, including dehydration or kidney infections, because they "held it" to avoid using public bathrooms.

More than half also said they have skipped leaving the house because they didn't feel safe in public, the study says.

In addition, more than 25 percent of respondents say they experience problems using bathrooms at work, which, in some cases, was the reason they left or changed jobs. About 10 percent of respondents who attend school reported having excessive absence rates or dropped out.

Although the survey focuses on the Washington D.C. population, researchers say the problems could be more widespread as transgender people become more visible.

The Transgender Law Center found similar results in San Francisco when it completed a a similar survey in 2002. Herman said she is not sure how much has changed in the City, however this problems seem to occurring nationwide.

"Just because it took place in D.C. doesn't meant they aren't having those problems elsewhere," she said.

The survey concluded that cities should adopt laws that explicitly give transgender people legal protection in bathrooms. Additionally, it recommends creating unisex bathrooms to avoid the problem altogether.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: homosexualagenda; sodomhusseinobama; transgender
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To: Salman

Next we’ll see initiatives to abolish male and female restrooms.


21 posted on 07/13/2013 5:36:01 AM PDT by grania
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To: Bubba_Leroy

I was at the Washington National airport not too long ago and went in the ladies room. I could clearly see the large shoes in the first stall facing the toilet. I immediately left.

This is just wrong all around. Why don’t these lawmakers let men in the bathroom stalls with their granddaughters since they think it is ok for us.


22 posted on 07/13/2013 5:36:52 AM PDT by Cowgirl of Justice
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To: A Navy Vet
While Navy, I saw the most beautiful women in Singapore, only to find they had a penis (they showed us as entertainment to the sailors).

Ah, you must have been on Boogis (sp?) St.

23 posted on 07/13/2013 5:37:13 AM PDT by NewHampshireDuo
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To: Salman

Many asked ‘What next for the societal disrupters?’ during the peak of the gay marriage debate.

Now we know. But these sickos are finding sympathy a bit thin on the ground.


24 posted on 07/13/2013 5:42:18 AM PDT by relictele (A community vigilant in enforcing economic, racial and social equality. It was called Jonestown.)
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To: Salman

From my experience in law enforcement in the 50’s & 60’s it is the other way around. Males going to a public restroom, especially young men and boys, were often propositioned by homosexual men hanging around.


25 posted on 07/13/2013 5:43:14 AM PDT by elpadre (AfganistaMr Obama said the goal was to "disrupt, dismantle and defeat al-hereQaeda" and its allies.)
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To: Salman
I can imagine an adult pedophile claiming they are a child in an adult body and that they have the right to assault children.
26 posted on 07/13/2013 5:44:38 AM PDT by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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To: Cowgirl of Justice

‘Family’ bathrooms are found in many places such as airports. I use them as often as possible. Clean, spacious and and the indispensable lock on the door means the freaks are elsewhere.


27 posted on 07/13/2013 5:44:41 AM PDT by relictele (A community vigilant in enforcing economic, racial and social equality. It was called Jonestown.)
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To: grania

Of course.

Note the article’s slant: people protesting the encroachment of psychosis on their most private activities are ‘a problem.’


28 posted on 07/13/2013 5:46:30 AM PDT by relictele (A community vigilant in enforcing economic, racial and social equality. It was called Jonestown.)
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To: Salman

The survey, published in the Journal of Public Management and Social Policy, found that 70 percent of responders have been denied entrance, were harassed or assaulted when attempting to use a public restroom of their identifying gender.

See this is just bullshit. Identifying gender is what is between your legs. Not what is in your mind. Of course people are not going to allow a pervert to enter into a restroom where their children may be. Our society is very ill.


29 posted on 07/13/2013 5:49:21 AM PDT by SECURE AMERICA (Where can I go to sign up for the American Revolution 2013 and the Crusades 2013?)
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To: Salman

The survey concluded that cities should adopt laws that explicitly give transgender people legal protection in bathrooms.

Wow a law that pedophiles would just love! We have laws in place to protect children from abuse. This type law would destroy that.


30 posted on 07/13/2013 5:51:25 AM PDT by SECURE AMERICA (Where can I go to sign up for the American Revolution 2013 and the Crusades 2013?)
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To: Salman
I don't care what your psychological issues are. If you have a penis, use it in the restroom designated for those who have a penis. If you don't have a penis and need to sit down to urinate, go into the restroom intended for people who don't have a penis. But do not come into the restroom where we women congregate and try to use your penis in front of us, or yes, you will be harassed. No, we're not frightened by the sight of male organs; most of us have seen and handled them extensively. We simply do not want to have to cope with your psychosexual problems. If you are that troubled, we have the right to distance ourselves from you at a time when we are vulnerable.
31 posted on 07/13/2013 5:52:06 AM PDT by ottbmare (The OTTB Mare--now a Marine Mom)
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To: Salman

“The Transgender Law Center”

...they have their own law center!? Must be next door to “The NAMBLA Law Center”.


32 posted on 07/13/2013 5:56:52 AM PDT by albie (t allowed)
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To: Salman

Male people and female people are also harassed and assaulted in public restrooms.

Should we just not have restrooms then?


33 posted on 07/13/2013 5:57:39 AM PDT by MrEdd (Heck? Geewhiz Cripes, thats the place where people who don't believe in Gosh think they aint going.)
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To: rarestia
This transgender bullshit is the next line in the sand they’re going to push, and the assault is already well on its way.

Amazing how we flit from grievance to grievance. I have seen more "news" on this topic in the past couple months than I had read or heard in all the rest of my long life.

34 posted on 07/13/2013 6:02:55 AM PDT by madprof98
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To: Salman

I have 2 questions:

How many people were included in the survey?

How did the “harassers” know these people were transgendered? Seems to me that if they looked/dressed in a relatively believable manner, quietly went into a stall and did their business (facing the “expected” way), washed their hands and left, no one would even notice.

Seems there’s more to the story here.


35 posted on 07/13/2013 6:07:58 AM PDT by twyn1
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To: twyn1

We live in such an intolerant, uncaring society. Not only should transgenders be allowed in whatever restroom they desire, they should be hugged and kissed for their heroic act. (obvious uber-sarc)


36 posted on 07/13/2013 6:12:25 AM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: Salman

So, here are the options:

Get help for the emotional/sexual dysfunction.

Pretend you’re normal when you go out - dress to match your body parts and use the washroom designated to your body parts.

Wear Depends.

Stay home.


37 posted on 07/13/2013 6:16:30 AM PDT by JudyinCanada
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To: Salman

The tyranny of the minority strikes again.

How about treating it for what it is, a mental illness, and stop this ridiculous PC nonsense.


38 posted on 07/13/2013 6:16:51 AM PDT by headstamp 2 (What would Scooby do?)
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To: Salman
And it's no surprise that these traumatic experiences affect the daily life of transgender people, the survey points out. More than half of respondents reported having physical problems, including dehydration or kidney infections, because they "held it" to avoid using public bathrooms.

Oh, boo hoo.

This wouldn't happen if you used the bathroom appropriate to the sex which nature saw fit to assign to you.

I'm sorry, was that heartless and narrow minded?

39 posted on 07/13/2013 6:19:11 AM PDT by Washi (PUSH BACK! Encourage your legislators to introduce pro-second amendment legislation.)
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To: Salman
So the degenerates enter an inappropriate restroom and some healthy people react appropriately and exclude them by force. In spite of my general despair as to the current state of the American soul occasionally healthy behavior still manifests itself.
40 posted on 07/13/2013 6:20:13 AM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS (It is a shame that when these people give a riot)
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