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OJ “gotcha”

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tabbycatstripy · 29/03/2022 18:43

OJ: “ In my experience, the people who have had the most profound and passionate changes of mind in support of trans rights did so when a relative came out as trans. I wonder what conclusions so-called "gender critical" people draw from that.”

People will tell lies about what they really believe so they don’t lose their kids/siblings/parents?

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CatSpeakForDummies · 29/03/2022 18:57

He's probably right about the people he knows - a lot of people do struggle to separate individuals from the wider picture and a lot of people do only think about themselves and their relatives.

However, our laws should not be made by those with a vested interest only, for people with support and cheerleaders. We have to consider the vulnerable and isolated as well (prisoners, care home residents etc.)

FWIW I went from "all things rainbow flag are progressive and kind" to "WTAF" when people at my kids school started transitioning small children, for sexist and showy reasons. Almost everyone I know who has an opinion was similar. We also have a creepy local character walking about in negligées reminding people that laws aren't only made for your friendly trans auntie.

He should be careful if he follows the idea that people are "transphobic" because they don't know any trans people. IME there are plenty of trans people inspiring GC viewpoints.

PandorasMailbox · 29/03/2022 18:57

They don't believe in it but go along with it to appear kind or to avoid family confrontations.

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