Wanderings

 Hmmm...  U.S. Constitution,  Article 4, Section 2

The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States.

 

 

 

Children

Yesterday another attack upon children was announced in the news.

Trump Administration Forces National 4-H Group To Drop Welcome To LGBT Youth, Iowa 4-H Head Fired

Simply because we exist they seek to exclude us from having LGBT youth the same abilities to develop and participate.  Government power was directly used to threaten children. Shame!

How ironic of Robert Browning to say,

"Your children are not dead. They are just waiting until the world deserves them."

And for the people of faith I give you Psalms 127:3

"Lo,  children an heritage of the Lord: the fruit of the womb reward."


Any group or person who attacks the weakest among us who can not defend themselves is a monster. Children should not suffer monsters.



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This is Me

Yesterday I found this lovely video on the Advocates web site. I hope you enjoy it.

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Voices

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Equality

I find it interesting on one hand someone can claim to be a defending equality and forget some of its greatest moments. Very well I will spoon feed it...

Go for it ladies, wear white!



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The Press

I always find it interesting how people forget their own Constitution.

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

I thought I should leave this here for you all to ponder.



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I Want a Dyke For President

Maybe one day we will have someone who touches reality. So today I give you this to ponder and hopefully get a smile from. In life the humor is in the reality that truth is rarely given credence.

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The Greatest

Not long ago one strand decided to rip out forty-nine others in a horrific way.  We were left with holes and strains on many others. Human spirit and potential was lost. The artist, Sia, decided to honor the fallen. Let us all remember what we lost and to ensure it never occurs again.

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Respect

I saw this video today on the Advocate news site. I think it is a nice step forward in transgender respect. Hopefully the Department of Justice can make more impacts like this and help in training.

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History

Maybe it is time we reviewed our history a bit. I know many people find history boring so I shall only give you a couple videos to watch. Please watch and learn. Knowing who we are and how we got here is important.

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Spectre of Yesterday

Sometimes we as humans don't learn the lessons from past mistakes and in our arrogance, selfishness, and pride think we can avoid the pitfalls of yesteryear even though we begin walking the same path. Willfulness has no place in Humanity because it is about you and you alone, not us. Sadly I must show these videos again. Maybe, just maybe the people who need to see it will finally understand and advert the sins of the past.

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Just Pee

I had a lovely smile today when I found this on the Joe My God news blog.  Leave it to Broadway to say it so well and with such humor. I hope you all enjoy it.

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When a Letter Says It All

I was going through my daily news and found this on Towleroad. Listen to the video if you can but at the very least read the text of the letter. Sometimes a letter speaks such truth and passion it becomes much more than what it is.

http://www.towleroad.com/2016/02/302056/



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The Price of Exclusion

The UN put out a nice video I wanted to share.

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Links of Love International: Gay Ireland

Today I have some new links for my international readers.


LGBT.ie  is a help and support line.

http://www.lgbt.ie/

https://twitter.com/LGBT_ie

https://www.facebook.com/LGBT.ie


Cork Gay  Community Development Company is a support organization.

http://www.gayprojectcork.com/


Transgender Equality Network Ireland 

http://www.teni.ie/

https://www.facebook.com/TransEquality

https://twitter.com/TENI_Tweets

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxJWo1_x6VZ1MGDlXRghhg

https://instagram.com/tenipics



OutWest is a social and support group for western Ireland.

http://outwest.ie/


LINC is a Lesbian and bisexual women's support and advocacy group.

http://www.linc.ie/

https://twitter.com/LINCwomen

https://www.facebook.com/LINCcork


Outhouse is a LGBT community support center in Dublin.

http://www.outhouse.ie/

https://www.facebook.com/outhouse.ie


Outcomers is a social and support group of the LGBT community in North-east Ireland.

http://www.outcomers.org/


The Out Most is a free LGBT magazine. 

http://theoutmost.com/gcn-magazine/gcn-current-issue/current-issue/

https://twitter.com/TheOutmost

https://www.facebook.com/theoutmost?fref=ts


LGBT Noise is an advocacy group.

http://www.lgbtnoise.ie/

https://twitter.com/lgbtNOISE

https://www.youtube.com/user/lgbtnoise


Belongto is an LGBT youth support group.

http://www.belongto.org/




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Reminders

Sometimes we must remind ourselves of the past because the present and future still need to learn. I have posted some of these before but we still must see what they say, sadly.

Existence is not a crime. Thought is not a crime. Love is not a crime!



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The Trans Dilemma

Lately I have been sad at mounting reports of trans women being murdered. They are beaten, denied basic Human services, and treated as a disease in some cases. Be it fear, hatred, the unknown whatever reason has crashed many lives.

I know many people have a difficult time understanding the extremes, if you will, that trans people go through to become who they feel they should be. Maybe part of that is our own communities fault as well for not teaching the conflicts and struggles the T in our group has to endure and figure out.

Most of us in life struggle just figuring out who we are or who we are attracted to. A person who is trans has an additional problem of being the wrong gender. Imagine everything about you is a woman. Your thoughts, attractions, desire for clothing...but you are a man in gender.

That is a struggle I wish no one had. The constant reminder of the wrong anatomy, looking into the mirror not to see you but a sculpture of someone else built around the soul that is you.  Trying to discover you and who you belong with but again your gender is not matching who you are. If we add in societies reactions it is enough to make anyone want to run and hide.

The problem is people fear and hate what they don't know. They encounter a person and see only the unknown in the minds. I know over the years I've heard many gasp at the concept of wanting to remove anatomy and add something else. They gasp because they have no basis of comparison, so they think. They see only an outcome not a process of getting there.

The first thing we should all remember is your looking at another person. They are flesh and blood like you. They love, cry, and feel just like you. They struggled to figure who they were, just like you. They think long and hard about every step they do. They are mothers, fathers, children, and loved ones.

The journey of anyone in life is a difficult trek through the unknown. It's a personal one. The one thing we all share is love. We love ourselves, others, and life. When any of those falter we become accomplices to a horrible crime. We have hurt another soul. We have caused pain, tears, or blood to be shed.

If I may suggest a pause when you meet anyone in life. Breathe and embrace the unknown. Ask about another's journey in life. Share your own. If you don't know, please ask. It does not matter if you agree with another or like their choices but it does matter how you treat a person. It matters that you show love and compassion. It matters that give them respect.

Quite simply life is love. And the greatest love you can extend is the sure knowledge everyone is different, equal, and deserving of respect. So please love everyone you meet in life because we are all Human and connected. We are expression of our souls. It's up to you whether you fill it with love or hate.



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Religious Freedom

So much lately I have listened to the back and forth claim of religious freedom, right of conscious, and oppression. Public officials using their positions and voices to hurt others has become the norm.

I have never subscribed to the belief that any person may use their beliefs to hurt another. We as a people must hold each and every person to the same standard and equal treatment. If we do not we set a precedent that can build until whole sections of society are isolated, hurt, or even dead.

Somewhere along the way people have confused free speech and hate speech. You may disagree with someone or something. You may not agree with a persons life or choices. This however gives you no right to deny them their rights.

In a true representative and free society all are valued, all contribute, and all have a  voice equally. It is the foundation of truth, freedom, and respect. To remove any of that stains the hands of many with blood of the innocent.

Might I remind all who take the righteous path you are not God. Judgement is not yours. Persecution is not yours. Coming between any mans soul and God is the true abomination. Remember that when you deny any person respect, hospitality, and anything less than love.

To clerks who refuse to issue or sign marriage license': you are not performing the ceremony only filing a registered form.

To Politicians who wish to criminalize being LGBT: removing people to stack the cards more in your favor or garner favor is sign you can not win unless you devalue Humanity. Have the despots and dictators of the last century already fallen silent? How many more must hurt or die before you realize life is sacred?

To religious leaders who preach hate or even death: Be careful your path because you to shall be judged. Taking the mantle of god as your own is blasphemy. I hope your sure of yourselves.

To those who are apathetic: Be careful of your willful ignorance. Dark things done in the light of day will eventually reach you. Who will be there to help when it happens?

As a person of faith I know a lot about religious freedom. I also know the double standard many twist it to be. Everyone has the right to their beliefs. You do not have the right to deny others theirs. And in a world of many beliefs and faiths yours must be balanced equally. Doing so is the right thing in any religion. Because only in respect and dignity can divine truth shine.

Love is not a sin. Denying it is.



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A Voice From the Web

Sometimes when you go exploring for something you come across a piece that resonates so well. I found this and wanted to share it.

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A Day For Love!!!

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