General Discussion

La Lioness Priyanka

(53,866 posts)

75. bigotry towards trans people.

Thu Apr 28, 2016, 10:58 AM

Apr 2016

this whole logic (not saying its your logic, just one you referred to), that men will pass as transwomen to harass kids makes literally no sense. If the laws around pedophilia (which are far more stringent than bathroom laws), aren't stopping men from molesting children, than no bathroom law will. women (both trans and cis) have been using women's bathrooms since forever, and the fact that this is a sudden and new concern, is a backlash against gay rights and trans rights. has nothing to do with protecting children.

it's not a complex problem, it's complex bigotry.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

88 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

"I�m the father of a 21 year old daughter. There are lots of things I worry about." [View all] kpete Apr 2016 OP

I agree with your post but want to add that some women, supportive of trans-women and rhett o rick Apr 2016 #1

I have a 4 year old granddaughter moonbabygo Apr 2016 #2

I understand. It's not an easy issue. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #4

100 times more likely it would safeinOhio Apr 2016 #5

it only needs to happen once moonbabygo Apr 2016 #6

I don't know any mothers that safeinOhio Apr 2016 #8

I would never do it moonbabygo Apr 2016 #10

If you would never do it, then why are you publicly worrying about it? hatrack Apr 2016 #11

if my writings came out that I am personally worried moonbabygo Apr 2016 #12

Your very first post brought your granddaughter into the discussion - sounds personal to me hatrack Apr 2016 #14

that was in response to the post above nt moonbabygo Apr 2016 #16

Jared Fogle safeinOhio Apr 2016 #13

The absolute LAST place to do that..... A HERETIC I AM Apr 2016 #43

It has happened... onpatrol98 Apr 2016 #48

Wrestling coaches. Don't forget wrestling coaches. HubertHeaver Apr 2016 #54

"Wrestling coaches" beergood Apr 2016 #79

Children are more at risk by family or family friends then they are random strangers. Lancero Apr 2016 #61

Don't let your 4 yr old go to a public restroom alone... Human101948 Apr 2016 #78

Thread winner! Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #56

So what's your solution? MillennialDem Apr 2016 #15

my solution to what exactly nt moonbabygo Apr 2016 #20

Transgender bathroom usage. MillennialDem Apr 2016 #26

Is this a trick question? moonbabygo Apr 2016 #27

All I was asking is what was your current solution. Whether it was perfect or not. MillennialDem Apr 2016 #32

Setting the politics aside... allow me to ask a question FBaggins Apr 2016 #47

I'm trans and are you asking - 3 bathrooms (male, female, co-ed) or 1 bathroom (anyone can use) MillennialDem Apr 2016 #49

The second (1 bathrooom that anyone can use) FBaggins Apr 2016 #50

Response MillennialDem Apr 2016 #51

Ah! Well... you learn something new every day. Thanks! FBaggins Apr 2016 #82

Google this term MillennialDem Apr 2016 #83

"So single-person restrooms would be my preference" beergood Apr 2016 #81

Since it isn't a problem, it doesn't need a solution. eridani Apr 2016 #63

I think we should have computerized genital inspections at every public restroom. puffy socks Apr 2016 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author Matt_R Apr 2016 #66

would beergood Apr 2016 #80

It's a tough one all right. But trans people can't carry the transgressions of "straight" men. nolabear Apr 2016 #18

You let mercuryblues Apr 2016 #22

ya all the time nt moonbabygo Apr 2016 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Matt_R Apr 2016 #69

Is someone laughing moonbabygo Apr 2016 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author Matt_R Apr 2016 #84

so moonbabygo Apr 2016 #85

This message was self-deleted by its author Matt_R Apr 2016 #87

Then I would assert gratuitous Apr 2016 #28

correct nt moonbabygo Apr 2016 #29

How does a person have more access to little girls posing as a trans person in a bathroom? puffy socks Apr 2016 #30

yes their parents "should" be with them moonbabygo Apr 2016 #33

Parents "should" be True that happens all too often, but that would also be true then anywhere puffy socks Apr 2016 #34

beats me moonbabygo Apr 2016 #35

How many faux transgeneder pedophiles have been arrested thus far? puffy socks Apr 2016 #37

I think if we did we would know about moonbabygo Apr 2016 #38

+1 mercuryblues Apr 2016 #52

Not me... at least not a restroom FBaggins Apr 2016 #46

I have a 4 year old granddaughter and I trust her parents to escort her in public restrooms. n/t fasttense Apr 2016 #68

Name one instance of this ever happening. alarimer Apr 2016 #86

you are listening to rightwing trash Skittles Apr 2016 #88

I think those same creeps would have been trying those stunts all along. trotsky Apr 2016 #9

Yes they certainly would have by now farleftlib Apr 2016 #17

Transfolk have been around you for a long time - never a problem. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #25

So right! maddiemom Apr 2016 #39

My scalp is bleeding from all the head scratching! Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #41

How easy is it to fake? treestar Apr 2016 #53

What's your point? nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #58

The claim about how assaulters will pretend to be trans treestar Apr 2016 #59

I am conveying concerns from women I've spoken to. Granted it's a small sample but rhett o rick Apr 2016 #62

no they don't, they are just right wingers treestar Apr 2016 #64

A guy did dress as a woman to spy on and film women in a women's restroom: Nye Bevan Apr 2016 #67

Yes Soxfan58 Apr 2016 #65

Trans people have always been able to use the bathroom they identify with, liberalnarb Apr 2016 #71

I agree and understand. There may be no reason for women to be concerned rhett o rick Apr 2016 #72

what a crock of shit concern. people these days have become really good as passing off their bigotry La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2016 #73

Who's bigotry are you referring to? rhett o rick Apr 2016 #74

bigotry towards trans people. La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2016 #75

I am a male and agree with your concerns about the bigotry involved here, but rhett o rick Apr 2016 #76

you could point out the flaws in her logic, but IMO if they don't change their mind La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2016 #77

well 21 is not a child nt moonbabygo Apr 2016 #3

I assume he means when his daughter was at a "vulnerable" age---and he is still her father. maddiemom Apr 2016 #40

I was a sergeant when I was 21 Skittles Apr 2016 #57

K&R. nt UtahLib Apr 2016 #7

So, what poses a bigger threat? world wide wally Apr 2016 #19

Dennis Hastert of course moonbabygo Apr 2016 #21

For those offended by transgender people in the restroom, I suggest .... Scuba Apr 2016 #24

^^^This!^^^^ LuckyLib Apr 2016 #45

a funny vid beergood Apr 2016 #31

ROFL! Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #42

As a father to two girls I completely agree with you Victor_c3 Apr 2016 #44

K & R !!! Thespian2 Apr 2016 #55

BINGO! Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2016 #60