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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
- Kuristuin
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:33pm
awwww :c
- FairyTaleless
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:36pm
I love Aywas. We care about things that seem little to everyone else, but are really a big deal. I'm happy this was posted.
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Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:43pm
I've had a transgendered roommate, thanks for reminding people of this.
- Garai ♥ Nyxie
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:09am
Always important to remember and reflect upon those lives lost out of unnecessary hatred. Thanks Eri -Garai
- Cipactli IX
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:10am
This has already been said, but thank you for posting this.
- Antiscient
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:11am
Thanks for posting this. It's appreciated.
- torako
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:19am
i just gave my transgender girlfriend a hug... we've been together 2 years and i can't imagine if anything happened to her...
- ♑ Kat & AK ♈
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:33am
I hope they RIP...... I feel awful each time over such news. Why can't people be more tolerant. Does it even matter to you who they love? :\ We all should have our own choices and be respected... Not bullied or coerced into something we are not.. <3 Also thanks Eri for sharing us with this. :)
- torako
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Posted on: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:37am
her royal blueness- "transgender" is not the same as "gay".... and neither of them are choices...
Posted on: Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:03pm
It means a great deal that this was posted. Thanks very much.