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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGeorge Takei Destroys Anti-Trans Arguement in just 11 words
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/george-takei-trans-rights_us_58af9500e4b0780bac27f4e3Star Trek actor and activist George Takei shared a tweet on Thursday that shows why the battle for equal protection for transgender people is about more than just restrooms.
And in only 11 words, this simple message shows why people who are opposed to trans rights are on the wrong side of history:
"It's not about bathrooms, as it was never about water fountains"
dhill926
(16,364 posts)Brilliant....
LOL Lib
(1,462 posts)He has persevered through an enormous amount of negativity during his life. He is a real American hero IMO. I have heard his interviews about his childhood in the interment camps set up by our government. He never acts like a victim, instead a beacon of hope for anyone being persecuted.
Stuart G
(38,449 posts)LOL Lib
(1,462 posts)George's unique outlook always touches me. If George can stand strong and resist, there is not a single one of us that should be fearful or hesitant about resisting.
panader0
(25,816 posts)LOL Lib
(1,462 posts)Initech
(100,105 posts)I'm glad he's out there doing this stuff, to me what he's doing is the definition of patriotism.
LiberalLovinLug
(14,176 posts)brer cat
(24,616 posts)Welcome to DU, LOL Lib!
Dave Starsky
(5,914 posts)His Star Trek character was an inspiration, as well, working his way up from a mere helmsman to captain of Star Fleet's flagship.
niyad
(113,587 posts)LOL Lib
(1,462 posts)Initech
(100,105 posts)Fatemah2774
(245 posts)How true this is!
iluvtennis
(19,876 posts)Roland99
(53,342 posts)Bazinga!