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16 years ago @ TransGriot - The Canadians Have A P... · 0 replies · +1 points

A lot of people think that free speech isn't allowed in Canada. It is. It's just that if you do any speech that basically incites hatred of another group, then that's a crime. I think the Supreme Court said it was akin to yelling Fire in the movie theatre: whether true or not, people will believe it.

16 years ago @ TransGriot - Happy 17th Anniversary... · 0 replies · +1 points

Congrats to both as they show how a couple can get through the trails of politics with grace. And an even happier one with a Noble Peace Prize!

16 years ago @ TransGriot - Feeling A Little Blue ... · 0 replies · +1 points

:( Take the time to recharge your batteries and come back when ready. We all be here. :)

16 years ago @ TransGriot - Shut Up Fool! Awards- ... · 0 replies · +1 points

I'm surprised anyone is still his sponsor. I don't understand how anyone could advertise with someone who so blantantly lies in general.

16 years ago @ TransGriot - Diane Sawyer To Become... · 0 replies · +1 points

Wow. I didn't know she was still doing that. I guess I got so used to her being on 60 min. Didn't she anchor the evening news somewhere else before? I remember Brian Williams (IIRC) from Canadian news (CBC?) for a while.

16 years ago @ TransGriot - More Flight Anxiety Fo... · 0 replies · +1 points

Well, as promised I'd post about my experience. Now I regularly fly American (I have gold status and that often can mean cheap upgrades on those long flights). Last week I went from JFK-SFO and then back again. And while I look nothing like my picture I was allowed through and "Sir'd" all the way through. The staff were very respectful. In fact, TSA never asked to see my passport, work visa or anything -- other than a valid boarding pass. And that didn't have a gender marker (no Mr., Ms, nothing).

Now, I am white so I have no delusions about the fact that skin colour would have impact but I'm hopeful that it wasn't the factor and that perhaps some sensitivity training was done.

16 years ago @ TransGriot - More Flight Anxiety Fo... · 0 replies · +2 points

It's interesting. I travel lots and definitely do not look like my picture anymore. And have yet to be challenge. I have a suspicion of two things: being an FTM means I'm a guy and thus, wouldn't be an issue, and second, I'm white. White male privilege is probably keeping things at a minimum -- for now. Today happens to be name change day and then I'll have to figure out how to get to Canada to address this for my BC, passport (my main form of ID) and work visa. I may just head to Toronto for a week to visit friends and such.

Anyways, next week I'll get to find out how much of a hassle this will be. I do have a letter from my doctor that I carry always with me with my ID (just in case someone asks). So we'll see if I get challenged this time and if the letter is helpful.

16 years ago @ TransGriot - Computer Down · 0 replies · +1 points

Oh... definitely not a good thing. :( I suppose one could view it as a vacation in a sense ;)

16 years ago @ TransGriot - Canadian Transwoman Th... · 0 replies · +1 points

Even in Canada, ignorance and stupidity abound. Rural Canada is no different than other places (very conservative). I wouldn't be surprised if someone came in, all scared and claimed some "man" was in there stalking women or some crap like that.

Good for her for standing up and voicing her rights. And, having been to Casino Rama before (but never again) there is NO unisex washroom so that was a crap statement by the guard.

16 years ago @ TransGriot - I'm 'Hard To Take'? ... · 0 replies · +2 points

I have to agree with Sparky. A lot of people don't really want to look at or admit their privilege because it probably distorts their view of themselves (likely seen through somewhat rosy glasses).

I personally do not find you hard to take, Monica, but rather find my own privilege hard at times and it's something **I** have to address. I've always like learning about other views, cultures and opinions. That said, I wonder if the poster just didn't like learning about a part of himself/herself.

Anyways, don't change.

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