You could be next

This kind of thing makes me sick--and very pissed off. I’m sure most of you have read my posts and my profile so you know a little about me by now although I’m still kind of a “newcomer” on this forum. I want to offer my support and prayers. I hope this member will be OK and that the three who did this are prosecuted. Although JohnDowe is probably right--they’ll get a “slap on the wrist.”

Tolerance, love, and respect will one day prevail over fear and ignorance. Until then, we have to do all we can to combat it. Writing to your representative, letters to the editor, news organizations such as CNN, or organized demonstrations are all good ideas. I would like to think that most people are outraged by this type of assault. As for the future, I have great hopes because of what I see in young people such as my students. As for the individuals who participate in these hate crimes…

Rest assured, sometimes they pick the wrong person to mess with. It happens…

Andrew (my real name)

There are some sets of balls out there that need some serious crushing!!! I hope these guys end up in the slammer and become some thugs' prison bitches!

I wanted to add that I spent quite a bit of time earlier today reading Bionca’s new blog. I came to this forum originally to explore and learn something about my own sexuality. I have always been pretty confident in myself and sure of who I am and have never had any problems regarding my feelings for transwomen.

However, having never really known or dated a transwoman--I have been most interested in reading other people’s experiences and in particular have read many of Bionca’s posts. Someday I may meet my own special tgirl and I want to be a good partner for her just as I was (or tried to be!) a good husband (well most of the time!) when I was married. This continues to be a real learning experience for me. All of you have in some way or another helped me to understand myself better. You can’t imagine the respect I have for each of you and the courage you have.

Andrew

[stargazer58]

What would be poetic justice here is for the a$$holes to be charged with wreckless assault and let the punishment fit the crime, bu with one thing added... Let the victim use a cleaver and whack off a few nutsacks!!!!!.. YEAH..I'm PISSED and feel very badly about the victim. I hope he recovers and is able to sue them for an ungodly sum !!!.. But I still like the other "punishment" I stated a lot better!!.. Tell you BF that he is in my thoughts and I am pulling for him for a full recovery and the chance to get back at these low life cops!!!!.....

[Creedence]

That's awful and I hope the person(s) involved are punished for it in some way, I'm saddened for the member involved and hope he's doing better now.