I've written an article which I'm considering sending as an open letter to Pride MTL after finding out their Festival this year was trans-centered. I'd like some input.

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[–]indeepshadowsBi woman 8 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 0 fun9 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I read the whole thing and I'm glad you're pointing out the lack of LGB in LGBT. You're a good ally for doing this.

I'd leave out any reference to your own identity and focus less on pointing out that many of the events are centered on racial things. I'd also leave out everything that touches on the conflict between LGB and T; I fear they'd look at that and discard everything else you said.. These are clearly TRAs who've taken control of the event, and we know they can't be reasoned with, especially if they recognise you as someone who's their opponent.

Anyway, good luck with your letter. I'm glad you're doing this.

[–]bellatrixbells[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Why thank you ! I must say I obviously have an interest in doing it as a woman even though I'm not LGB... Through threatening you LGB guys, they're also threatening us (which includes you anyways it seems) and taking our place. But it still seems unfair and it pisses me off. I remember being a teen and having lesbian and also gay friends who struggled. I hate that their struggle is being shut down over imagined bigotry. I hate what the T are doing.

[–]bellatrixbells[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

You don't think it's too long ?