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Thank you for your responses!
I'll gradually reply to your posts, please give me some time! I'm midway through completing my thread and filling in the reserves, took me half a day!
Don't worry, I've had a look at your discussions, some very valid points from some people!
Assignments and exams are coming up, so I might have to reduce my time on the forums til June is over.
Thank you for your responses!
I'll gradually reply to your posts, please give me some time! I'm midway through completing my thread and filling in the reserves, took me half a day!
Don't worry, I've had a look at your discussions, some very valid points from some people!
Assignments and exams are coming up, so I might have to reduce my time on the forums til June is over.
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21-May-2017 13:23:07
Four sets of traffic lights along Cuba Street in Wellington's central business district are fitted with green pedestrial lights depicting Rupe. The lights were installed in August 2016 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Homosexual Law Reform Act.[15]
Carmen Rupe, born Trevor Rupe and often simply known as Carmen (10 October 1936 – 14 December 2011) was a New Zealand-Australian drag performer, brothel keeper, anti-discrimination activist, would-be politician, and HIV/AIDS activist.[1] She was a transgender woman.
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Carmen Rupe, born Trevor Rupe and often simply known as Carmen (10 October 1936 – 14 December 2011) was a New Zealand-Australian drag performer, brothel keeper, anti-discrimination activist, would-be politician, and HIV/AIDS activist.[1] She was a transgender woman.
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21-May-2017 14:43:15 - Last edited on 21-May-2017 14:47:40 by Dong U Dead
I'm not trying to sound offensive with this, but from personal experience, LGBT people, particularly trans folks, don't seem to really know how to deal with being treated like a person.
I don't necessarily blame them for it, but in the past there have been trans people who have come to me saying that they're trans and for me, it isn't a big deal. I've had some of them get mad at me because I'm not enthusiastic enough about their coming out to me as trans. I get that it's a big deal to them, but to me they're just people.
What you do with your body is entirely your business. I'll support you regardless but man... ;-;
Oh another thing, they've flown off the handle at me for calling them 'dude' or 'bro' even though they see me literally call everyone that. I even say it to my mother. I don't mean to label you a guy.
Ugh.
It's frustrating for everyone.
I'm not trying to rant tho.
RIP Denn die Todten reiten schnell. (For the dead travel fast.)
I don't necessarily blame them for it, but in the past there have been trans people who have come to me saying that they're trans and for me, it isn't a big deal. I've had some of them get mad at me because I'm not enthusiastic enough about their coming out to me as trans. I get that it's a big deal to them, but to me they're just people.
What you do with your body is entirely your business. I'll support you regardless but man... ;-;
Oh another thing, they've flown off the handle at me for calling them 'dude' or 'bro' even though they see me literally call everyone that. I even say it to my mother. I don't mean to label you a guy.
Ugh.
It's frustrating for everyone.
I'm not trying to rant tho.
RIP Denn die Todten reiten schnell. (For the dead travel fast.)
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21-May-2017 15:15:59
• Share your experiences dealing with, encountering, or witnessing discrimination against LGBT persons.
Most of my experiences of discrimination against LGBT people come from school. Then again kids are kids.
• What is your country/society's attitudes towards the LGBT community?
Generally very good and tolerant due to great strides being made not just here, but also the world as a whole due to cultural advancements. But what saddens and infuriates me is that there are some people who cling to old superstitions that being homosexual is a sin and/or danger to society (a Conservative MP actually said the latter in a speech in front of a college). While I'm happy that progress has been made in great strides when it comes to tolerance, I feel that this progress is slipping a little here and in other places, due to some propaganda being churned out.
• What are your opinions on Gay Marriage? Is it legal in your country?
I have absolutely no qualms about gay marriage, as long as the couple is happy and they love each other. That's all that matters. And I'm happy to say that it is legal here.
• What is something you wish society could understand about LGBT?
We have made great advancements. All I can say for society is that they should understand that media doesn't write cardinal laws penned by God; it's made to sell stories and used by some rich, powerful and often unsavoury folks for their own gain. They just need to look past the stigma generated, not just towards LGBT, but to all groups of all kinds.
• Do you believe that homosexuality is caused by genetics or environmental factors?
I think that in some ways we all have tendencies towards either side of the spectrum (there wouldn't be a spectrum if we didn't, LGBT in itself proves that), even in fantasies. But I wouldn't say homosexuality is caused by anything, as this may be construed as LGBT being a disease or some sort. Your position on the spectrum is fixed or influenced to some extent. Prepare for hell on RuneScape in Naval Cataclysm!
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Most of my experiences of discrimination against LGBT people come from school. Then again kids are kids.
• What is your country/society's attitudes towards the LGBT community?
Generally very good and tolerant due to great strides being made not just here, but also the world as a whole due to cultural advancements. But what saddens and infuriates me is that there are some people who cling to old superstitions that being homosexual is a sin and/or danger to society (a Conservative MP actually said the latter in a speech in front of a college). While I'm happy that progress has been made in great strides when it comes to tolerance, I feel that this progress is slipping a little here and in other places, due to some propaganda being churned out.
• What are your opinions on Gay Marriage? Is it legal in your country?
I have absolutely no qualms about gay marriage, as long as the couple is happy and they love each other. That's all that matters. And I'm happy to say that it is legal here.
• What is something you wish society could understand about LGBT?
We have made great advancements. All I can say for society is that they should understand that media doesn't write cardinal laws penned by God; it's made to sell stories and used by some rich, powerful and often unsavoury folks for their own gain. They just need to look past the stigma generated, not just towards LGBT, but to all groups of all kinds.
• Do you believe that homosexuality is caused by genetics or environmental factors?
I think that in some ways we all have tendencies towards either side of the spectrum (there wouldn't be a spectrum if we didn't, LGBT in itself proves that), even in fantasies. But I wouldn't say homosexuality is caused by anything, as this may be construed as LGBT being a disease or some sort. Your position on the spectrum is fixed or influenced to some extent. Prepare for hell on RuneScape in Naval Cataclysm!
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21-May-2017 19:21:28
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