Letter Writing in Support of Transgender Rights
Submitted by NYYM-WebAdminis... on Wed, 09/25/2024 - 12:40pmLetter Writing in Support of Transgender Rights
by Suzanne Blackburn
Genesee Valley Meeting
Many people find it difficult to use “they” for a singular person.
The pronoun “you,” reserved for aristocracy, was originally plural. When people overcame the rule of monarchs, they used the plural term “you” for everyone, rather than reverting to the singular term “thee" for the aristocracy. Using the plural “you” as a singular pronoun for everyone was an act of justice.
Two scenarios brought about my transformation of mind and heart regarding Trans people.
As a senior citizen, I listened to a song:
I Only Want to Be Pretty
By Debra Burger
It’s not the coarse hair on my chest that defines me.
But a knowing inside about who I am