Hundreds Rally In San Diego

[Carolyn Marie]

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/sd-me-transgender-rights-20181026-story.html

 

We have a similar event coming up on 11-9 in West Hollywood.

 

Carolyn Marie

[Susan R]

I hope these rallies spread like wildfire nationwide.  I'm surprised this issue is not being picked up by more news outlets.  It's being silenced due to the other major events in the news this week.  I hope some of the larger mainstream LGBTQ groups help fund these and even  larger protests are organized in the very near future.  I haven't yet heard of anything happening like this in the Seattle area.

 

Thanks for the positive update Carolyn Marie.?

 

SusanMtF

[VickySGV]

The West Hollywood CA event came up at our Chorus rehearsal/meeting last night.  I have mixed feelings on this however.  These actions will not prevent or influence the "Executive Branch" crowd to change what they are going to do unilaterally without the advice or consent from the congress that is in their pockets.  The thing we need to keep in mind though is that what was done by one executive can be undone by their successor as we are seeing with the undoing of the prior administration's work.  Our purpose in this is not to protest a group guaranteed to disregard it and possibly mock it to the approval of their core supporters, but is to influence the possible candidates for office in the future, and to find ways to live with dignity even with the current situation.

[RithiaAllen]

This country is an absolute mess. The choices coming down to Clinton and Trump last year was a pick your poison scenario. I truly hope that the rumors of her running gain are false. Please allow someone that won’t sell our country out to line their pockets to make it through to the general election. I have to get my butt in gear and get the forms sent in to California to have my birth certificate reissued based on my SRS to minimize my impact from this travesty.

 

I don’t consider myself Republican or Democrat. I’m a died in the wool Libertarian. I don’t respond well to being told what to do and hate anyone dictating to anyone else how to live. The only thing I think the government should be concerned with is safety and well being internally and externally. Using a government position to promote hate is just as bad as selling out the country.

 

It really seems like the political situation is hopeless.

[SugarMagnolia]

I agree with you Vicky that the rallies are unlikely to have any direct effect on the current administration. I do feel they're important though in providing those in our community with a feeling of solidarity, belonging and support at a time when many feel attacked. I've struggled a bit feeling pretty down because of the admin's actions and I know the rally in Sacramento was really important for a lot of the younger queer/trans community that already have so many challenges. 

I'm sure you're aware of all that, but I just wanted to point out that there are more than just the political effects to consider. May we all emerge on the other side of this nightmare feeling loved and supported in a more accepting world!

 

-Julie

[VickySGV]

17 minutes ago, SugarMagnolia said:

I'm sure you're aware of all that, but I just wanted to point out that there are more than just the political effects to consider.

 

I am very much in agreement here, and do encourage my younger Trans Sibs to do this for the reason of communication and recognition of each other.