I will not debate here whether America has become more “fascist” over the last 10 years or so. That kind of in depth discussion requires, in my opinion, face to face conversation with people I know. My own views are complex and not easily expressed in a narrow medium such as an on line forum. Let’s just say I am very disappointed in the direction my country has taken since December 12, 2000.

My own posts here speak for themselves as do smc's.

However, I cannot allow my friend ila’s reputation to be tarnished or his support for the transgender community and rights of transwomen to be questioned. I cannot imagine someone who cares more or is in more pain over yet one more senseless death.

Dr. A

(Saw that smc has already responded -- well said! )