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hanners · Dec 15, 2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Koigokoro-Love

My boss, my roomie, and I all sat down and had a talk one day about what it was like to be part of the LGBTQ community. My boss is gay, and came out in a small town back in the 80's. He was telling us how things have changed, and how for me and my roomie (she's a lesbian, and I'm bi). He mentioned that, although there is still issues surrounding queer predgidus, he things the real focus should be Trans rights. There was more to the conversation, but this one got me thinking.

Now I'm not saying I disagree. I very much agree with his statemnets, but it got me thinking of what other social issues were out there, and which ones specifically related to me.

Well, I'm poly and trans, and here's my take on it:
I've been called some terrible names for being trans, been harrassed and shamed by family members, and had my life threatened (at knifepoint). I'm fairly certain I've been passed over for promotions and new jobs based on my status as a trans person. Others have been tossed out of washrooms, beaten, raped, and killed for being trans.

I have never heard of poly discrimination, and polyphobia going as far. We (as polyamorous people) deserve our rights too, but we also need to recognize that, aside from poly marriages, we have most of our rights already, at least in the Western world. We aren't 'othered' nearly as much as trans people are, or trigger so much revulsion and hate as trans people do. It's fine to stand up for our rights as poly people, but we need to remember to lend a hand when we can as well. That solidarity can only help everyone gain all our rights.