For a few minutes ago I saw this post on Tumblr: I can't wrap my head around someone not being accepting and supportive of trans people. I've heard a lot of people say "it's 2016("or whatever year") why are we still discussing this?". I, for one couldn't care less what year it is (and I understand the people who say that it agree, but I feel like saying "it's 2016" or 2015, 2014 and so on, undermines the actual cause, it just feels like a "it's 2016 why the fuck did you get a tribal sleeve when you're a skinny white dude" kind of thing) , Being transphobic/homophobic/rasist Etc is just as wrong now as it was for 100 years ago, the only difference now is most (I think, I hope?!) of the general public is accepting of these so called "phobias" (and your not afraid of anything, you're just an asshole, or you identify as trans, gay ,or whatever and you're afraid of your community turning against you). The only problem is; the people who are transphobic/homophobic/racist/Islamophobic etc (let's just say "phobic" from now on) are so loud and proud about it! It's terrifying! I can't understand wanting to be cruel to someone just because a book (that also promotes kindness and... I don't know... non-judgy-ness!!) says so? Do you honestly have so much hatred inside of you that you intentionally caus psychological (and sometimes physical) harm to others? And then theres people who say "I don't think it's right, it's just how I was raised"...? And...? The only thing you've explained is that you lack the ability to think for yourself and that you do what you're told (fucking nerd) irregardless if you think it's right or not, because you lack the brain capacity to process an actual opinion. Personally, whenever someone says my "it's just how I was raised" all I hear is "you know... I'm kinda slow... mentally, and someone told me it's written in a book or something, and I ain't not to good at reading and all... so I guess thats kinda how it is now..." (Literal thought: I wonder how many cases of incest have been in your family to make you the fastest sperm, like wow, WOW.) I mean I was raised eating meat, so I obviously couldn't make an independent choice and choose not to, right? This isn't to "shame" people who have had a conservative upbringing, but my grandma is a racist 96 year old MORMON from a hodunk town in (Deseret) Utah. My Grandma might say some racist things (not with vicious intent, but stuff like "We'll he's just as dark as the night", she actually grabbed my arm once, lightly touched it and said "you're so white, no one will ever doubt you being pure raced!" to which my brother exclaimed "Yeah, Grandma! Katie's just as white as snow!" to which Grandma nodded and replied "Oh, jah!") but she'll also say "you know I had this ingrained into me at such a young age that it has such a hold on me, and it's not how I want to be and I don't necessarily agree with it, but sometimes I react without thinking , and I'm so glad you kids haven't had that", then it becomes an actual thought process, something she has reflected upon. This isn't even the town my Grandma is from, this is the neighboring town, Delta (which has one stop light by the way), because the town my grandma is from doesn't really show up on google images (at leas not on the first page, and it's the same scenario if something falls behind the couch; it's not there. I mean i could check the second page, and I could check behind the couch, but both you and I know nothings there, even if something is there, we're gonna pretend it's not) But I can proudly state that I have been informed (by wikipedia, so let's take this with a grain of salt) that in 2010, 350 people were residing in Deseret, so lets give them a round of applause. Now let's get back on topic! People (the majority of the Phobic's) will also use religion as a reason as to why this "homo nonsense" is wrong. Thing is, in the same "part" of the bible (Leviticus) some other rules are mentioned (and punished by eternal hell fire! :D ), such as: Tearing your clothes Holding back the wages of an employe over night (looking at you Donald Trump!) Perverting justice, showing partiality to either the poor or rich (*cough * Donald Trump) Spreading Slander (*side way glances, smiles and nods at Donald Trump*) Mistreating foreigners (do I have to say it...? like, we all know where this is going) If you want to practice your religion, do it consistently, or I would recommend the whole "judge not lest ye be judged" thing I don't personally understand the whole "being born in the wrong body" thing, but do you know what I do understand? That, hold on to your hats, just because I can't relate to an issue that doesn't mean that issue isn't present in someone else's life. I am 100% okay with people identifying as whatever gender (female, male, fluid, non-binary you name it) they feel they belong to. I hated it when I was younger and my parents wouldn't let me color my hair or get piercings, because it didn't feel it reflected who I was/am, I can't even imagine what it must feel like to not identify with your gender! 100% okay with you loving whomever you choose as long as they can consent. 100% okay with you having multiple partners as long as everyone is aware, agrees, and is given the same opportunity/ held equal. And I 100% do not in anyway think my personal beliefs (or anyones) Should have the right to take a way someones foundation for their existence (as long as all parties involved consent), you do you I'll do me.This world has more problems than people taking hormones to change their sex, and one of these problems is people forcing their opinion upon others based on ideology or opinion. (And say what you want but that is exactly what Isis is doing and what nazi Germany did. Let's just be nice to each other.) If you don't view Lavern Cox and Carmen Carrera as women (Beautiful women nonetheless), or someone less passable as a woman, I don't know what to tell you. Or I do actually: You're an asshole.
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2/21/2016 12:09:04 am
👏👏👏 preach!
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Katie Apex
2/21/2016 12:14:45 am
Thank you Poopie! I love you! I miss you're pretty face!
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