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originally posted by: ColdWisdom
a reply to: Mictain
It is not a civil rights case to deny someone special privileges.
It would be a civil rights case if they were denied the same rights that everyone is entitled to.
It would be a civil rights case if they were denied the same rights that everyone is entitled to.
originally posted by: ColdWisdom
No one is denying them the right to use the bathroom, dude. We are simply saying that making a federal trans bathroom law to protect a certain class is actually allowing them more freedom than the rest of the population. The only way it would be equal is if every single American identified as transgendered.
The civil rights act guarantees all of the rights in the constitution to every human being in the United States. The problem with your argument, is getting to choose whichever bathroom you want isn't protected in the constitution, hence the reason Obama had to create a new law that grants transgender citizens more rights and freedoms than everybody else.
You are allowed to go to the public facility that fits you best and where you feel most comfortable. Without the protection, transgender people aren't given that allowance. Without that protection, a trans girl would be forced to use the boy's room at high school, where her safety is at stake.
originally posted by: ColdWisdom
a reply to: Mictain
The privilege to go in either restroom, male or female & regardless of gender, is a privilege that is not granted to non transgendered citizens.
If we were to single out the major intellectual limitation at this age, it would be your child’s feeling that everything that happens in his world is the result of something he has done. With a belief like this, it becomes very difficult for him to understand correctly such concepts as death, divorce, or illness, without feeling that he played some role in it.
So if parents separate or a family member gets sick, children often feel responsible. Reasoning with your two-year-old is often difficult. After all, he views everything in extremely simple terms. He still often confuses fantasy with reality unless he’s actively playing make-believe. Therefore, during this stage, be sure to choose your own words carefully: Comments that you think are funny or playful—such as “If you eat more cereal, you’ll explode”—actually may panic him, since he won’t know you’re joking.
originally posted by: ColdWisdom
a reply to: kaylaluv
You are allowed to go to the public facility that fits you best and where you feel most comfortable. Without the protection, transgender people aren't given that allowance. Without that protection, a trans girl would be forced to use the boy's room at high school, where her safety is at stake.
Single room, single stall, unisex bathrooms will work just fine for them.
For example, Show me one story where a transgendered man has specifically stated he should be allowed to use both a men's or women's washroom.
originally posted by: ColdWisdom
a reply to: kaylaluv
You are allowed to go to the public facility that fits you best and where you feel most comfortable. Without the protection, transgender people aren't given that allowance. Without that protection, a trans girl would be forced to use the boy's room at high school, where her safety is at stake.
Single room, single stall, unisex bathrooms will work just fine for them.
originally posted by: ColdWisdom
a reply to: Mictain
For example, Show me one story where a transgendered man has specifically stated he should be allowed to use both a men's or women's washroom.
Just what did you think "the bathroom they identify with," means? It means they can decide it at their own leisure.
originally posted by: ColdWisdom
a reply to: Gryphon66
Why don't you ask them what they'd prefer?
I'll guarantee you if given the opportunity to have their own private bathroom they would willingly prefer that over the use of multi occupant bathrooms.
Again, we are talking about less than 1% of the population.