JK Rowling - Women’s Fund

[Cismyfatarse]

https://jkrwf.org/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKdvNljbGNrAp26GGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMVhFYkVUMVlETmNnb3NRM2YBHpCylZCyqT-dSAcjqzcghgBSrl8tIO_sNX3dgcFvY5leoMkcTzlQEUHionpy_aem_HyMGvqrZM5nRn93ZKNrRMg

He was hot off the blocks following the SC ruling, positioning the fundraiser as the opportunity to show support for the trans community’. TRAs started posting how uplifting it was to see the total go up and how this proved that people were, en masse, against the ruling. The press were promoting lots of stories about how ‘the most oppressed’ were sadder than ever. Lots of people contributed ‘in solidarity’. It was always the case that once the media storm died down, the cash flow would diminish.

He really believes he is above the law.

Don't they all.

Excellent point.

Precisely.

So is he opposed to free speech, or opposed to the limitations of free speech? Because this looks like he'll criticise either and both depending on what suits him at the time.

Jolyon having no conviction, I'm shocked.

Give it time...

Beat me to it moto

You snooze... 😃

Not only is he a man without conviction, he's a man who doesn't know how to sell a contradiction.

Argh! Now I've got Karma Chameleon in my head!

How I wish Jolyon would come and go. Every day is like survival.

So do I.

Joly Joly Joly Joly
Joly Joly Jolyon Maugham
He comes and goes
He comes and goes

Sleeping would be easy if the fox wasn't in his dreams
He hears it scream, he hears it scream

Every day, he wears a kimono (kimono),
All that money, where'd it go, now...

This sounds like a job for Mr Menno!

The fox batterer and the rent boy beater deserve each other

❤️ JKR

I had a response and it's worse than expected. Doesn't mention women at all.

Here it is. If anyone can think of a good reply I'd be glad because I'm too cross to think straight.

"Thank you very much for writing to me to share your concerns about the recent Supreme Court ruling.

Everyone should have the freedom to live their life as the person they are, secure in the knowledge that their fundamental rights will be protected. That is a fundamental value of the Liberal Democrats and it is one I hold very dear. I respect and will always stand up for the rights of all LGBTQ+ people.

I am really concerned that many trans and non-binary people in our country are feeling worried, fearful or uncertain after the ruling, and questioning whether they will be able to enjoy the same rights as their peers.

We absolutely must remember that this situation is not about political hypotheticals - this is about real people who are now worried, uncertain and frightened as they go about their day-to-day lives.

For too long, trans people have been targeted by divisive culture wars. Hate crimes recorded against trans people have more than doubled in the last five years. This is on top of the deeply entrenched structural inequalities that trans people still face in many aspects of life.

Many questions remain about the ruling’s practical implications and my colleagues and I are pushing the government to provide clarity - with new legislation if necessary - to ensure that everyone’s rights are protected. This must include ensuring the trans community feels safe. My colleague Christine Jardine, who is the Liberal Democrat Women and Equalities spokesperson has written to the minister asking for a meeting to discuss this.

It is vital that this judgement is not used to further divisive culture wars or to justify rolling back anyone’s rights. I and my colleagues in the Liberal Democrats will oppose any attempt to do this. As you may have seen, the Liberal Democrats’ reaffirmed our commitment to tackling these issues and supporting LGBTQ+ rights at our Spring Conference this year. You can read more about our updated policy here:

https://www.libdems.org.uk/news/article/free-to-be-who-you-are

The way in which some politicians and parts of the media have stoked up this toxic and hostile debate around the rights of trans people is unacceptable. We need to get past that and finally have a positive and genuine good-faith conversation about ensuring everyone’s safety and dignity."

Mine too if asked about women only ever talks about trans people (even if they weren't mentioned or relevant), and by 'trans people' he actually means 'men'.

They can't engage with thought or points or argument, they just recite the catechism. It's infuriating and insulting, and quite worrying that muppets like this with such obvious bias and critical thinking issues (and problems with women) got into positions of responsibility.

Men with trans identity should not 'enjoy' a right to access non consenting,distressed women in vulnerable states, that's insane. It's morally fucked.

Aargh!

I think the only possible reply to that is 'Thank.you for the boilerplate cliches. Dd you actually read.my letter?'.

Well, not the only possible reply, but carving 'Women have rights!' Into his lawn is illegal.

The response makes me wonder if he did actually read my letter. If he did then he didn't understand a word of what I'd said.

I'll come up with a reply and will include a copy of the court order just released by the Supreme Court, as shown here: https://x.com/ForWomenScot/status/1927404685217972326

A handy 2 paragraphs for those why can't manage all 88 pages.

And isn't it delicious that ScotGov is paying for the fundamental upholding of women's rights? That must sting.

Dear LibDem Ignorant Wanker,

I am pleased to hear that the LibDems support LGBTQ+ people. The Supreme Court decision was especially supportive of the human rights and dignity of lesbians and transmen and offers them considerable reasurance that these rights would be upheld - for lesbians, the rights to socialise and form associations without male presence, and for transmen, their continuted maternity rights. Your reply does not acknowledge these benefits to the LGBTQ+ community, perhaps you are not aware of them?

I am very interested to know if the LibDems intend to support the rights and dignity of all women which were upheld by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has upheld that all women are entitled to the safety, privacy and dignity of single-sex spaces where necessary under the Equality Act 2010. It would calm and decrease the toxicity and hostility experienced by trans people of both sexes if trans people and their supporters were to end any existing encroachment on these rights of women. Many voters (party members?) like myself have noticed that the LibDems have added to the toxicity of the debate by refusing to acknowledge women's need for single-sex spaces. I trust that your colleague Christine Jardine is aware of this and will be looking for solutions that respect women's rights and needs as well as trans people.

Now FOTTFSOFAWYGTFOSM, yours sincerely,

Consituent.

@AmaryllisNightAndDay thank you,* *I like it, this gives me something to work with.

This! Just so bloody insulting! It is not your job to patronise your constituents. And we've seen the dismal Christine Jardine in action before on the Women and Equalities Committee. The LDs seem totally a lost cause.