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[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 months ago (2 children)

What does the comic have to do with trans folk?

[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Masking is a part of trans communities, but they don't realize it's a part of other communities, too. Anyone who's marginalized by society is forced to mask.

I think it's fairly obvious what masking has to do with trans people, I just don't understand the vitriol.

Trans people are forced to keep their heads down while going to their non-preferred restroom. Many trans people go to church and pass; they are afraid to tell those around them about their identity.

Again, we should all combine as minorities to defend ourselves and avoid infighting for no reason.

Edit: Sorry for too many "theys." I'm just keeping it gender neutral. I'm referring to an individual.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

I do lalso question the "for my safety" part too, but that's probably because I just don't get it.