“They are all cruel attacks on our young people.”
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“They are all cruel attacks on our young people.”
“We also have to role model acceptance of people different from ourselves. Florida’s bill is not a ‘gag order,’ as the author presents.”
“Legislation of this kind will only teach straight kids that it is OK to bully their trans and gay classmates even more.”
The number of complaints filed under nondiscrimination ordinances with city and county governments has yet to top 25, and it appears that no one has been found in violation of the rules so far. According to public records obtained by Xpress, Asheville had received five complaints as of January, and Buncombe County had gotten 17 as of early March.
“What I watched in the park [recently] was saddening. Neither side was ‘right,’ yet both were compelled to shout their version of the truth.”
“Societal norms do evolve — we’ve traveled centuries from biblical and medieval times.”
“It is high time we end the idea that trans people are rapacious predators or perverts.”
“Mind if I suggest this special interest group’s reputation is wrapped in a rainbow — not reality?”
“For being a town mostly known for being heavy on the gay more than straight ratio — where are our safe places?”