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piUrsEitanizm posted...

What would any progress made for transgenders do for anyone who isn't transgender?

it would indicate that at least some voters are capable of recognizing quality leadership skills is more important than whether someone is of their group or of the 'other'

people who are transgendered are constantly being told by those around them that they are the 'other'. my friend jo, who is trans, on a daily basis is told insulting things, referred to as 'he' with emphasis, asked whether she's cut her dick off yet or not, etc. things you'd take as severe sexual harassment if you were a man. things you'd take as severe sexual harassment if you were a woman. people are shits to her because they want to view her as the 'other' and not part of their accepted world.

in that world, a success for one seems like a success for all, because it says "you can do it too."

this is also why so many women were excited for hillary clinton.
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