First and foremost Ms. B, glad your feeling better than your bout a few weeks ago in the hospitol. As for TDOR, I only became aware through your blog (and after it passed)and I'm sure many people have no clue to it's existing. Sometimes memorials just have a hard time spreading about. My point is ,I'm not making excuses for those who chose to ignore the plights of TG's but just don't give up on everyone or in the message. Write to a local/national TV news program 2/3 months before the next TDOR event. Explain to them the concept and also offer your assistance to help them cover the story. Then grab a few friends TG's or 'straight' supporters who are not the 'wild' and 'in your face' type, to present a viewpoint to the general public. People respond to other people being hurt but only if they are asked to help,not demanded. I know it sounds tough to swallow by some who believe(and rightly so) that everyone has a right to be treated with respect and not to be robbed raped and beaten,but face it,everyone is tired of being pushed around and everyone is in some form or other. Good luck. One more thing, contact others in other cities to do the same. Perhaps a string of coverage might just be the concept that is needed. Respectfully yours, NB
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