"The taking over of our community by the political minded, boxed in, judgmental and overly controlling person that feels that their voices are the only ones that need to be heard, needs to stop. To be Trans means many things to many people. Some are okay with their two spirited nature, others are just gender queer, then there are those that feel that the gender they transitioned to is the only one that matters and kill, bury and erase any trace of their past. To be Trans can be considered a curse to many, but can you blame them, because of being trans they have received nothing but hatred, abandonment and hurt. Yet, there is room for growth and forgiveness, being trapped in anger, self pity and depression will only lead you to your grave.
I feel that as a community the only way we will get ahead is by respecting each others views, agree to disagree if that is the only option and what it will take to get ahead, but don't tell me that if I use the word Tranny, that I am in the wrong, don't tell me how to identify myself, stop pushing your close mind filled with fear, remorse and hatred toward the general public, because you can't deal with who you are. There are many of us that feel that being Trans is a gift, we are not angry, we have evolved beyond the boxes that society tries to place us in, we are happy living our lives educating the world about the differences that exist in this big blue planet. You think that with all your political baggage, your policing of what society does with the information they receive regarding our kind, you are going to make anything better? Think again, you are creating enemies, pushing our allies away, being seen as an angry mob with issues that go beyond your gender identity. You will create animosity between us and the outside world.
Think real hard and long, and stop what you are doing, for it is not becoming, nor is it productive in any way. Get over yourselves, your self deserving attitude, the world and the people in it owes you nothing"". Mark Angelo Cummings
