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To the bad guys

  • Writer: Amanda Riddell
    Amanda Riddell
  • Jul 21, 2024
  • 1 min read

Your entire theory is 'make Tina, be a stage actress in order to pay for the mutilation that we demand in order to accept you as a fellow woman'


That is how you sound to me. Notice that is a totally unfair statement, and in fact does suggests that trans women aren't women unless they cut their dick off, which I think even a mildly progressive feminist would think is silly.

I'm not interested in cosmetic surgeries. Laser hair was an obvious thing, but I can't afford that. I was able to afford it when I had a JOB.

Performing for money = not being true to the kaupapa that trans people are tolerable in the workplace, regardless of whether they conform to gender norms.

Working from home = not being true "" "" -


So, how about all the people that have JOBS back the fuck off and respect that this Gender Identity and Expression law change is absolutely necessary in order for me to have the social equity that would allow me to be better-known as an artist and participate meaningfully in society?

 
 

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