I rememeber as a kid whenever you get mad about being treated “like a kid” and they say “you’ll understand when you’re older”.
And yeah as far as a few times in my teen years that was true but those cases were specifically more like “let me do whatever I want with no supervision” like no 16 year old me, you PROBABLY shouldn’t try to drive 45 miles to try and get into a bar to see a band alone, that is stupid.
But the majority of things? No I still don’t understand why you would teach a 10 year old like they don’t UNDERSTAND what they want or feel or that being upset was unreasonable. I’ve held some grudges this whole damn time from when I was like 5 because something did damage. I could feel the mark it left. My seething angry distrust from doctors in fact, is largely because when I was like 7 a doctor told me I was just a kid and didn’t know the difference between hot and cold and my feet were cold actually. I am still angry that was 21 years ago.
You can treat people like people, actually listen to their feelings, not automatically dismiss shit you disagree with or think is stupid, and still not let them sneak onto a bar because of rock and roll man. It’s not that hard. Kids aren’t stupid they just haven’t learned shit yet. You are the grownup stop teaching you bullshit.
PSA: terfs are not and nor will they ever be tolerated here
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[First image is of a tweet by Stonewall (@stonewalluk) that reads, “There is no place for violence in our movement, as a form of attack or retaliation” It’s been retweeted by moth dad (@innesmck) on 9/17/17 with the comment, “Your organisation is named after a fucking riot,” in all caps.
The next images are more tweets by moth dad continuing on that thread, “friends, this is fucking exhausting”
“It’s important you know why LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall made a statement condemning violence today, and why that is so innapropiate [thread]”
“So, last week in London, several well-known TERFs and transphobes organized a public ‘debate’ on trans gender recognition”
“The fact trans people are continuously subject to debates undermining our existence is ridiculous, exhausting and dehumanizing”
“And in this case the speakers really just wanted a platform to misgender, vilify and promote violence against trans people, especially women”
“So, various people attempted to prevent the even ahead of time, but when it went ahead anyway, some went to protest in person”
“The end result? A trans protestor being held by a TERF in a headlock. There’s video footage. There are police statements. This happened.”
“After and as a result of this, one of the speakers is hit by a trans protestor.”
“And this is what we’re now arguing about, now condemning: trans people defending themselves from violence.”
“I hate violence. I hate aggression. I think anyone who knows me would consider me a quiet, peaceful person. I do not revel in conflict.”
“But look at the ways in which violence is constantly inflicted on trans people, centering on the most marginalized of us.”
“Look at the statistics for assault and murder, especially of trans women and femme people of colour.”
“Look at the suicide rate for trans people, from childhood, especially those without adequate support. Look at the lack of help.”
“Look at the systematic erasure from public life, the difficulties in finding employment, healthcare, mental health support.”
“Trans people are hurting and they are dying. This isn’t an abstract. My friends are dying.”
“So how can an organisation claiming to support us ignore all of that, and instead condemn trans people who choose to defend themselves?”
“How can they choose straight cis respectability over standing up for a community member now?”
“How can an organisation named after a riot believe we should just lie down and accept the violence enacted against us?”
“If you’re an ally, if you want to support trans people, have our backs when it gets messy and not just when we’re docile and polite.”]
You’re a regular office worker born with the ability to “see” how dangerous a person is with a number scale of 1-10 above their heads. A toddler would be a 1, while a skilled soldier with a firearm may score a 7. Today, you notice the reserved new guy at the office measures a 10.
You decide it’s best to find out what you can about this person. Cautiously, you approach his desk. He’s a handsome man, tall, but with a disarming smile. How could such a friendly guy with such cute, dorky glasses be dangerous?
You extend your hand. “I noticed you’re new here. What’s your name?”
He shakes your hand warmly. His gaze is piercing, as if he’s looking right through you. “The name’s Clark,” he says. “So, how long have you worked for the Daily Planet?”
This one wins.
It’s been a few weeks, and one of Clark’s friends shows up. She’s pretty and all, enough muscle that she must work out. First thought would be that she should be maybe a 6.
Clark’s introducing her around. “This is my good friend, Diana, she’s in from out of town.”
You blink, and take a step back in fear. You’ve never seen an 11 before.
Urocyon's Jaunts 2.0 
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