Saturday, June 15, 2013

WHAT'S NEXT? A PINK TRIANGLE!?!

USING THE RESTROOM IS NOT A CRIME


An Arizona State representative wants to throw trans people in jail and fine them if they use the "wrong" public bathroom. Stop the bill now!
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Seriously? A rogue Arizona State representative, John Kavanagh, wants to pass a bill that would throw trans people in jail for using public restrooms. We need to stop him now!

If the bill passes with his amendment, police could stop any woman trying to use a women's restroom. She'd have to show proof that she's a woman, and if she doesn't have ID or the gender on her ID doesn't match her gender identity because she's trans – 6 months jail and a $2,500 fine.

When asked why the bill targeted trans people he explained that it's because he thinks "they're weird."

The law would lead to extreme gender policing – anyone gender non-conforming would need ID just to be in public, just in case. Already trans people face extreme violence and discrimination in public spaces – this bill makes it even less safe to be a trans person in Arizona.

Tell the Arizona State Legislature to uphold the rights of trans people!
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