It is unfortunate that, although there are not very many people like that, a disproportionate number of them are in positions of influence. The UK anti-trans lobby includes prominent members of Mumsnet, the BBC, the Government and the Opposition. The noisy pressure groups of only a few hundred lesbians keep up a constant stream of misinformation and the press laps it up and publishes it as fact. Two successive ministers for women and equality have ignored the facts presented to them by their own investigative committees and adopted the policies of the hate groups instead.Stu wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 6:48 pm At one time, I didn't believe there was such a thing as an "anti-trans" person. I have since discovered I was wrong about that. There are such people around and their attitudes are mainly borne or ignorance. They can be extremely unpleasant and they should be challenged if and when they exhibit their prejudices.
This is why trans-people are worried; dealing with the occasional ignorant idiot is just part of life, but some of those people are now trying to incorporate their hatred into the laws of this country in the belief that it will win them votes.