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Month: June 2023
Child With Two Mothers Left Sobbing After Couple At Student Track Event Accuse Her Of Being Transgender
My dogs that love gravy! Is this where we are as humans, in politics where 9-year-old children are targeted to prove a political / religious point? The two articles miss some important points about this incident.
This child was not in puberty, it wouldn’t matter if she was a boy or girl or trans as at this age most children are the same in development. No hormones have kicked in to change them either way. It is only a non-scientific religious view that says that even from birth there is a huge difference between male and female children.
Also why did the man and the woman with him wait until just as the girl was to do her event? “”She went to step up to compete for the grade four shot-put final, and right before she went to throw, a grandfather of a student said, ‘Hey, this is supposed to be a girls’ event, and why are you letting boys compete.'” If the grandfather had an issue with a student participating, shouldn’t he have raised it earlier? They say he is a grandfather of a student, was he trying to throw the girl off her game so his own grandchild could have a better shot?
“This has destroyed our beautiful daughter’s confidence, and she was inconsolably crying during this whole event and continued once it was over and we were leaving. Not to mention, she was unable to concentrate on her track and field finals and the shot-put throw for which she had qualified,” Kari said.
But another thing both articles miss is the open bigotry against the child’s parents, who were a same-sex couple. Have we devolved so far in to the depth of inhumanity that hatred of the legal way two people live and raise their child makes the child fair game for attacks? Is that decent or moral. They went after the child due to the child having two mommies instead of the religiously preferred mom and dad. “Starr said the man’s wife then started calling her “a genital mutilator, a groomer, and a pedophile.”” So they already knew about the girl and her family, they knew she had same sex parents.
So this is what the right wing wants, young children attacked with same sex parents too afraid to be open and in the public life of their child. It is really not just disrespect or deplorable actions on by bigots, it is active terrorism. The goal was clear and they accomplished it. They caused a 9 year old child to be afraid, to be unable to do their best, reduced to tears at the hate of people they did not even know. How anyone can see this and not be as angry as I am is beyond me. How anyone can justify these actions is something I don’t understand. But the right does justify it, they glory in it, to them this is a win. The Matt Walsh types won’t see their fingerprints on this child’s tears, nor the worry and fear of the parents for the safety along with ability of their child to be confident in themselves. Instead they relish the ability to destroy a family that is different from their demanded model, and they enjoy the fear they create as they think it makes them powerful and correct. Sick bastards! Hugs
Last thing. From the comments I read I followed the news articles found on this asshole. He is an asshole. He is rather wealthy and felt no problem with over charging workers / companies coming to fix problems in the areas of his motel. He seems to be a typical entitled white fundamentalist asshole who thinks god shines only on him and that gives him the right to gouge and cause grief to others. He is always right and his god agrees he is always right. My gods has the prosperity gospel religion spread so wide that the teachings of the one in the bible itself no longer matters? Hugs
Castanet reports:
Two Kelowna moms are speaking out after their 9-year-old daughter was verbally assaulted at a track and field event on Thursday at Kelowna’s Apple Bowl. The mothers, who choose not to identify their daughter, say she was competing in a shot-put event when a grandfather of one of the other participants started yelling at her.
“She went to step up to compete for the grade four shot-put final, and right before she went to throw, a grandfather of a student said, ‘Hey, this is supposed to be a girls’ event, and why are you letting boys compete.’ My daughter is cisgender, born female, uses she/her pronouns. She has a pixie haircut,” said mom Heidi Star.
Star says the man then carried on to demand certification to prove that her daughter was born female. Star said the man’s wife then started calling her “a genital mutilator, a groomer, and a pedophile.”
Read the full article.
According to Star, her daughter was left “inconsolably crying.” The school superintendent says that the man will be banned from future school events. Kelowna, population 211,000, is located in British Columbia, around 250 miles northeast of Vancouver. Hit the link.
9-year-old daughter was verbally assaulted at a track and field event
Yes. Picking on a child is so manly
Fucking horrible
This happened in much more liberal Canada. Imagine if this happened in Florida?
It’s spreading all over. In Norway there have been threats to Pride events, and the words and phrases are taken from the US far right.
I am convinced that the whole trans panic these bigots are perpetrating is just an excuse so they can look into children’s underpants. Accusations of “groomer” and “pedophile” are deflections.
they seem to be already staring at the children’s groins. He looks like he was having Roid Rage moment.They are gone. Picking on Kids is malicious .
My 1st impression of his photo was that he was using steroids. His verbal assault on a child sways me to believe that too.
It is not the Democrats pushing these “show us what is in your panties” laws. It is not Democrats who are pushing — and getting — laws that criminalize breathing while trans.
There are MANY reasons to dislike and distrust the Democratic Party, but this at least is not one of those reasons.
When I saw the headline I wondered which shithole American state did THIS happen in?
In case you missed this over the weekend 🔥
AMEN . . . They were driven by the love of white baby jesus to make that 9 year old cry.
I think this is a bit more accurate
Lincolnwood Public Library declines to remove books with LGBTQ content from children’s collection
https://abc7chicago.com/lincolnwood-library-childrens-books-il-news/12504956/
Yes the left is starting to fight back instead of giving in to the attempt by the religious right to erase those they don’t like or agree with from society. Also people are seeing through the fake claim that they are just trying to protect children from being sexualized. They don’t want to just mold their children, they want the right to mold your child in their image. They are demanding the right to take away your parental rights to raise your child, even as they are demanding more and more rights for themselves to dictate what children are taught. Be clear this is about removing any reference to the LGBTQ+ from first schools and then all of society. They are already moved on to banning drag, which in their written laws means wearing the clothing normally associated with a gender not assigned at birth in public. Why? It doesn’t sexualize kids if a man wears a nice skirt, but it does challenge the strict gender norms these fundamentalist are trying to return all the country to. These fundamentalist religious groups got a huge head start on their attempt to outlaw even the mention of what they don’t agree with, they pushed a false narrative on the public that many have bought into because they were not hearing the other side. Now we who are on the side of progress and advancement need to make sure people get the full story and real goals of these people. We have our work cut out for us, but to save the present and build the future we have to fight back. For the sake of the gay, lesbian, trans, and all the other non-cis and non-binary kids we must fight and win the right for them to see positive role models and see themselves represented in books and movies. We must grant these LGBTQ+ children the safety and security that we should give all children. Hugs
https://abc7chicago.com/lincolnwood-library-childrens-books-il-news/12504956/
https://abc7chicago.com/video/embed/12505241
A standing room-only crowd gathered at the Lincolnwood Village Hall Monday for a heated debate about a book with LGBTQ+ content on the public library’s children’s collection.
The monthly library board meeting was moved from the library to the village hall to accommodate a large turnout after last month’s meeting got heated and ended early with police being called.
Once again, library board members and the public came face to face.
“The library has decided that they, not you the parent, knows what is best for your child,” said Bryan Johnson, Lincolnwood resident.
“Gay people and drag queens have a right to exist and be themselves and have books written about them,” said Jen Mierisch, Lincolnwood resident.
At the board meeting, some attendees voice objections to certain titles with LGBTQ+ themes that are part of the library’s children’s collection. At least one formal challenge was filed against a book called “The Hips On The Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish.”
The nursery rhyme book features characters in drag, and was read aloud during a library-sponsored story time over the summer.
“I’m not here to ask for a ban on any books,” said resident Rahila Siddiqui. “I’m here to fight for my right to choose when my elementary school children should be exposed to complicated topics like drag queens.”
“If parents prefer their children not read a book, that’s their decision. But that does not give them the right to impose their short-sighted beliefs on anyone else’s children,” said Susan Ginsburg, Lincolnwood resident.
After reviewing the book, library officials declined to remove it from the children’s department. The library director told ABC7 such action would constitute censorship, adding, “Our goal is to respect everyone in our community and what they want to read.”
“When you’re at Macy’s and you don’t like a purple shirt, you can’t demand that they take it away. Just don’t buy it,” said Judy Abelson, Lincolnwood resident.
Library officials said they also declined a patron’s request to remove another book that some consider anti-transgender. That patron has now dropped that formal challenge on censorship grounds.
Illinois Gov Signs Bill Outlawing Book Bans By Libraries
Yes yes yes, we need more laws like this. Here are some great quotes from the https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-book-ban-bill-public-library-libraries-near-me/13373993/ article. Hugs
“Book bans are about censorship, marginalizing people, marginalizing ideas and facts. Regimes ban books, not democracies,” Pritzker said.
“Parents and only parents have the right and responsibility to restrict their children and only their children’s access to library resources,” said Secretary Giannoulias.
“Those pushing book banning say they are doing it to protect people. Well that’s just not true. Book banning is most frequently used to silence the voices of the LGBTQ+ community as well as people of color,” said State rep. Anne Stava Murray (D-Downers Grove).
Chicago’s ABC affiliate reports:
Governor JB Pritzker signed historic legislation Monday that would ban libraries from banning books. The law is the first of its kind in the nation, and would cut off funding to any libraries that remove books currently on the shelf.
The law was pushed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who is also the state’s librarian, and is a response to the backlash in many local school districts against controversial books, particularly some championed by the LBGTQ community.
“Book bans are about censorship, marginalizing people, marginalizing ideas and facts. Regimes ban books, not democracies,” Pritzker said.
Read the full article.
“Ex-Gays” Rebrand After Founder Comes Out As Trans
Why cannot these people understand or accept that people are born with the sexual attractions / orientation and gender identity are formed in the womb. They are inborn, formed with a person as the rest of them is building. While environment can influence the minor subsets and details of those things, the environmental factors cannot take a straight person and force them to be gay. If a straight person cannot be changed in to loving same-sex relations, why do they think that gay or lesbian people can be changed to be straight. It is not an idea backed up by science, it is a myth these people created to justify their hate. It is no different from the other science denying crap put out by fundamentalist religions / religious people. To deny these facts about sexuality that have been backed up with science is the same as denying the earth goes around the sun or that the earth is a globe instead of flat. It is the same as the refusal to accept the medical science on vaccines or the well documented science on transgender peoples treatments with gender-affirming care. I am so tired and sick of these anti-science anti-progress haters who only want to keep the status quo when they felt in charge and comfortable. Hugs
Via email from activist Wayne Besen:
The Freedom March is a right-wing Christian fundamentalist organization that exists to “help” LGBTQ people “pray away the gay.” They also claim to help people transition out of being trans. So, it was a really bad day for the Freedom March when its founder, Jeffrey McCall, announced online that he was hooking up with multiple men. Freedom March told the world that he was “healed”. They sold the lie that Jesus “cured” him. When Jeffrey McCall said he was straight – we didn’t know he meant straight to bed with men.
It gets worse for the Freedom March. McCall recently announced that she was transgender and came out as Scarlett. This group’s “gay cure” worked so well, that their founder tried to “pray away the gay” and somehow became significantly gayer. Those thoughts and prayers are always so effective. When they promised Jeffrey McCall was transformed by Jesus Christ, I don’t think this is what they meant. Instead of transformation, they got transition.
As you’ll see in the video below, the group is now calling themselves “Rainbow Revival.” In 2021, McCall was featured in the Netflix “ex-gay” documentary “Pray Away” and his appearance in the film resulted in adulatory posts on multiple Christian sites.
I wanted to post here before some people found out other ways. I have went back to my life as Scarlett. I never intended to hurt or disappoint anyone. I felt like no matter what I chose someone would get hurt. That’s a horrible spot to be in. felt like I tried to fight for so long. I tried to help many in ministry for so long. Please remember I’m just a human being and didn’t ask for any of things that I have went through. I didn’t ask to feel this way. Please show me compassion as a human being just as I have always tried to show everyone else compassion and understanding.
Vitriol From An Asshat In Spokane
I’m an Anglican Priest in the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and I get to serve in the Parish of St Margaret of Scotland, in the beautiful city of Halifax, NS, that sits on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
My pronouns are he/him/his. My theology is primarily Christo-centric – Jesus is at the centre and it is against Him that all values are bounced off. I believe all people are created in the image of God and are children of God and are heirs to the throne of God – no conditions – therefore every single person we meet deserves our love, and respect.
Pinned by Rev Ed Trevors
Rev Ed Trevors2 weeks agoAn article… https://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-sermon-goes-viral-for-violent-anti-trans-message/article_74d97ad8-f907-11ed-8a37-a3dc71ff6f01.html
DeSantis: I Will Restore Army Base’s Confederate Name
Think how the black members of the military and other black workers at the base feel about working in a place named for someone who fought to keep them property to be used and abuse by whites. Of course, the racist white Christian nationalist DeathSantis would force black soldiers to work at a base named for a white man who fought to keep them slaves and property. Of course the racist white Christian nationalist bigot DeathSantis loves them confederates that attacked the very government he wants to lead as president. DeathSantis and his followers agree with the losers who committed treason against the US government, and formed a union based on the right to deny civil rights and human personhood to a segment of the population. They are doing it now to the LGBTQ+ community. The right / republicans seem driven to deny others their humanity, rights, and freedoms they demand for themselves. Think of it, they are demanding the right to oppress other members of the public, demanding that other people live according to the precepts of their church doctrines and racist bigotry even as they demand ever more privileges for themselves along with more accommodation of their beliefs. What scares me is how powerful DeathSantis has become, all due to right wing media and his willingness to gaslight and lie to the public to get what he wants. And make no mistake, what he wants is a white Christian ethnostate based on 1950s social norms. Hugs
The Raleigh News & Observer reports:
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, speaking at the NCGOP convention Friday night, said if he’s elected president he would reverse the recent decision to change the name of Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty.
The promise by DeSantis to restore the name of the major military installation just north of Fayetteville, which earned loud cheers and applause from a ballroom full of Republican delegates at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, came just as President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden left newly named Fort Liberty after meeting with members of the armed forces.
“I also look forward to, as president, restoring the name of Fort Bragg,” DeSantis said to raucous cheers from the crowd. He added that he would “thank the people that have served there, and they’re proud of their service there.” “It’s an iconic name and an iconic base, and we’re not going to let political correctness run amok in North Carolina,” DeSantis said as the crowd continued to cheer.
Read the full article.
Braxton Bragg was not only a famously inept Confederate general who, per historians, “wantonly shot his own soldiers,” he personally owned over 100 slaves. USA! USA! As I did last week, I encourage you to watch the US Army’s excellent clip below about the name change.
A health update.
Ron got really worried this early afternoon. I was struggling to breathe as I was just sitting here watching season 2 of Picard. I felt like my heart was trying to ram its way out of my chest and my pulse was hammering my throat / neck. So Ron asked me to take my blood pressure / pulse. It was 196 / 82 with a 106 pulse. Ron asked me to shut off the show and go lay down and I felt so bad I agreed. That was at 2 PM.
At 5 PM I got back up and Ron again had me take my blood pressure and pulse. Now I was 169 / 78 with a pulse of 101. I am breathing easier but still have catches and a heaviness in my chest / throat. I wanted to start the laundry and do some more posting / news reading, but Ron wants me to sit still and watch movies / videos and not do any news watching / posting stuff that might upset me. He got really worried this afternoon. We even joked about my life insurance information. But I could tell he was worried and trying to keep the conversation lighthearted.
So no more for me today. At least right now, the unread news tabs will sit unread, the new news will not be looked at, and comments won’t be answered. But I do have a long list of just for fun movies and stuff on the various streaming services that might finally get some attention. Best wishes, loves and hugs to everyone. Scottie
The bigots have worn me down.
I am watching the Sunday news shows I can get for free. But I am again very tired and find it hard to concentrate. I love Star Trek and yet due to being poor rarely get to watch the newer series as they are all subscriptions services. Sometimes I can get a season of one on Amazon Prime at a good discount, and we buy that.
Over this week I save the open news tabs I have not gotten to yet. This morning when I opened my browser I had 36 new stories to read and maybe post. But I just don’t feel up to it, I am struggling to think and process information, I am very tired. Soon they will be out of date, if not already.
But I was able to buy the second season of Picard a while ago with Prime points. Plus I found on YouTube a free first episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. I think I am going to watch the movies and not try to deal with the news today. Sorry everyone, I know I am letting everyone down. I should watch and post the videos of what is happening, the articles on the rabid right rise of Nazism, and the attacks on the LGBTQ+ in society by those people. Maybe later I will. Best wishes and lots of hugs. Scottie
Internet Has Field Day After Texas Hate Group Moans That “Cracker Barrel Has Fallen” To The Woke LGBTQs
This is hilarious. The butt hurt these people have over even the smallest bits of inclusion of others they hate into society causes them such pain and outrage. Go to the link and read the responses to the butt hurt, they are wonderfully funny. Hugs
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