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[–] 16 points 1 year ago*

This bombastic style of reporting isn’t helpful. The ruling doesn’t “strip” protections, it clarifies that Scotland made a law based on an error in interpretation of an earlier law, ergo those protections never existed. It further points out that the Equalities Act confers protections on trans people regardless. The protections of the Scottish law were a mirage - insubstantial and not legal.

This is an opportunity to introduce the protections Scotland thought were in force, but actually.

I can see why people are dismayed, but this is procedural law, and a route to more iron-clad protections in the future.

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  • [–] 15 points 1 year ago

    A dark day for us all, solidarity with anyone feeling more scared or unsafe after this ruling ❤️

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  • [+] -19 points 1 year ago (3 children)
  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Have you considered that you are in fact being hateful and a bigot?

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  • [+] -6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    No, sir/ma'am. Not at all. I don't hate anyone or care what others say or do. I just like the concept of common sense. It's seriously lacking in the world we live in. I could give relative examples but I find it is pointless to waste my time as it is nearly impossible to hold intelligent, meaningful, and rationale conversations when it comes to this type of subject matter. No offense to you or anyone else intended. I don't like to debate with emotional responses. Disagreeing is OK. That's what keeps things interesting.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I could give relative examples but I find it is pointless to waste my time as it is nearly impossible to hold intelligent, meaningful, and rationale conversations when it comes to this type of subject matter. No offense to you or anyone else intended.

    Makes sense to me. I don't think anyone with your opinions could really comprehend any biology past 3rd grade, let alone have a nuanced conversation about gender and society. No offense to you or anyone else intended.

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  • [+] -8 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Already with your emotions... Thank you kindly for proving my point. We can now agree that this conversation is over. Have a nice day.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Someone sounds triggered and unable to have a discussion without a strong emotional response. So much so that they had to agree on my behalf to "end the conversation".

    Guess I was right? No offense and all those pleasantries.

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