Redefining ‘Gender’ Will Not Erase Trans People
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Redefining ‘Gender’ Will Not Erase Trans People

A man that holds the LGBT+ flag upside-down, doesn't deserve to have a say on our rights.

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Redefining ‘Gender’ Will Not Erase Trans People
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As many people know, the Trump Administration is trying to change the definition of “gender" to meaning “the genitalia you are given at birth". This would reverse what the Obama Administration once changed to help the community. The Trump Administration is known for other notorious things as well, such as the military ban.

“Sex" is what is between a person's legs, while “gender" is what the mind feels. Sex has a biological role, and gender has a social and personal role. They are two very distinctive things with way too much controversy. Some people's sex may not match their gender identity and this can result in people being transgender, non-binary, genderfluid, or any other gender identity.

Transgender people have always existed. This isn't something new that just came about. There are emperors and pharaohs that are believed to have been transgender dating way back to 1400 B.C. You can not, and will not, erase people that have been around millions of years.

This isn't just an argument or a disagreement, these are people's rights that the Trump Administration is trying to take away. The livelihoods of many individuals will be affected and people are already traumatized. The saying “If it's not broke, don't fix it", really comes into play here. There isn't a reason to go back and change anything as it isn't affecting anyone personally, except the positivity it brings to the people who identify as transgender, and that what little rights they have and have been given throughout the years are here, but may soon be taken away.

The President of the United States is supposed to protect the people and the safety of everyone, so where is the harmony and protection? Many kids used to grow up wanting to be President because they looked up to someone powerful, but now kids are wanting to be President to change the damage that Trump has caused only halfway through his presidency. We should be growing up in a world with acceptance and love, but fear and hate are winning. This isn't just what Trump has caused, but his followers as well. Many people have been beaten and killed because of their religion, skin color, gender identity, and sexuality since Trump has become President, and even before that as well. A man that holds the LGBT+ flag upside-down, doesn't deserve to have a say on our rights.

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