Transgender Day of Remembrance
On Nov 4 America shattered a barrier; the “whites only” sign on the Oval Office has finally been taken down. The problem is, there is still another sign out everywhere: “man and woman only.”
We see things as black or white, up or down, man or woman.
What if someone is both, or neither?
There are those among us that are known as transgendered, and I am one.
“Gender” is in the mind; “sex” is between the legs. I have a male body but associate myself with the female gender. I have problems, because I still do not have the rights that even gay people enjoy.
It is more accepted than ever to be openly gay; yet I cannot wear what I want to at work without risking getting fired — without any repercussions to the employer for doing so. My parents would rather I was gay than let me out of the house in a dress, because they fear I will be harassed or killed.
I wish I could say there were signs indicating that would not happen, but it’s quite the opposite. Every year, transgendered people are killed just for being who they are. Most are not remembered. This site went black today, Nov 20, to show our respect for our dead. Until everyone can have life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, no matter who they are or who they identify with, I will stand for those that have no voice, or who have had their voices silenced.
-Magus-