da and i don't think she was trying to throw trans* people under the bus. they weren't even being considered in the original bill, and she made the amendment to bring the floor's attention to the fact that this was happening. she wasn't removing protection for trans people or sacrificing their protection for mainstream lgb campaigns, because this protect didn't even exist. she was the one trying to bring t into lgbt, but only withdrew it because if she pushed for lgbt, it would fail and not even lgb would get any rights. this:
"i believe that those who will be left behind by this bill, deserve to hear, on this house floor, that you are not forgotten, and our job will not be finished until you too share fully in the American dream."
does not sound transphobic to me at all. please fact check before you listen to tumblr anon, calling a congressperson transphobic is a big deal :\
thankyou so much for taking the time to explain this to me, im sorry :( i did read some sources other than tumblr lol but i haven't followed american politics closely so i shouldnt be making comments like that, especially not when she's one of the few queer reps :( sorry!!!
haha it's ok! it's just that her getting into a congress is a big deal, and watching someone derail this massive accomplishment on a grossly misinformed lie is just... really bad :( as long as you walk away with a more educated answer :)
Re: fuck yess
(Anonymous) 2012-11-07 06:12 am (UTC)(link)"i believe that those who will be left behind by this bill, deserve to hear, on this house floor, that you are not forgotten, and our job will not be finished until you too share fully in the American dream."
does not sound transphobic to me at all. please fact check before you listen to tumblr anon, calling a congressperson transphobic is a big deal :\
Re: fuck yess
(Anonymous) 2012-11-07 06:16 am (UTC)(link)Re: fuck yess
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