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Today is the 13th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, founded to remember, honor and memorialize those who have been victims of transgender hatred, prejudice and violence. Essentially, these people were killed for simply trying to express and enjoy who they truly were. These deaths are not the result of a tragic accident or evil or something similarly blameless--they are the result of actions made by people turning against one another.
We live in an age where violence is disturbingly unsurprising, but that doesn't mean we should complacently accept it, forget the grim realities surrounding us, or think that someone else is going to stand up for you and the things you believe in. Awareness is instrumental in making a difference, so I urge you to please take a few moments and read about the day of remembrance and look over some of those who have fallen to hate-filled homicide. It was illuminating for me, so I hope you'll be affected in some way too.
Actions motivated by hatred aren't okay, and we must never forget that, nor the victims that have fallen to such prejudice.
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:23pm
- ay4u
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:44pm
I may not agree with the lifestyle, but all humans have basic rights, no matter their choices. (Well- Except Felons... but they technically lost their rights due to self-destruction)
- (N) -n- (M)
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:44pm
I was just reminded of this a few minutes ago, and it brought me to tears. I have more than one person very dear to my heart who I fear constantly for because of these hate-filled crimes. I could only wish that the world would change in my lifetime so I wouldn't have to fear for my partner; all I can really do is try to make sure that the future looks brighter. -Nomad
- Boxy
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:49pm
Thanks for posting this. ^^
- Lollemu
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:51pm
Thanks for posting this Eri! One of my good friends is transgendered, and this is something very important to him, so I was glad to see this for his sake.
- Saintasha
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:52pm
Thanks for this. Glad you guys are so supportive towards 'different' sorts of people. :)
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- DonutFish
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:54pm
I'm...utterly shocked that anyone would harm another person for being transgender but, then again, I was reading a new article about a transgender woman getting arrested in a lewd act protesting for her rights and I was quite shocked at how hateful the comments were too. I really hope things change for the transgender community because this kind of treatment is just wrong.
- Twisted & Zombie <3
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:55pm
Thank you for this <3
- zombiepuppy
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:57pm
In my opinion, and not due to my own state of non-traditional gender identity, I find this sort of violence some of the worst. It targets those who are victims simply because they wish for and strive to reach what many people simply take for granted every day; a sense of comfort in their sense of who they are. When looking in the mirror brings a person pain as they don't feel the image that looks back at them is the person they are meant to be it is a dire need to find the means to live a life fulfilled and in the identity they know themselves as. It's a terrible ache to know that people are still denied the simplest of happiness in being able to seek out acceptance because of a world that sees something as complex as gender in terms of black and white all too often still. The real tragedy of this is that these crimes are often brushed aside into the shadows because the idea of gender-based hate crimes are uncomfortable for many people to even accept, much less approach with anything more than a 'it was their fault for acting that way' outlook. Any sort of reaching out to bring light to these issues is a step in the right direction; I'm happy to see Aywas offering some support to this vastly overlooked cause.
- tyrianpurplexx
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:03pm
Amen.
I have an ex-boyfriend (still a close friend) who is F2M and was the victim of a transphobic attack. He has survived and is now thriving thanks to the support of the people around him.
Always remember: We all human, and deserve to be who we are.
:)
Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:44pm
it is sad that more parents don't teach their children understanding and acceptance. My 9 year old is well aware that her teddy bear, although male wears dresses, cause he was born that way and that is not wrong.
I think for more children to grow up with a sense of acceptance that not everyone is the same, this would be a greater place. Any and all hate crimes are wrong