The "Pee in Peace" project

http://dysperdis.blogspot.com/2009/01/letting-them-demonize-us.html

So, in Gainesville, there's yet another group using the "predator in the woman's room" scare tactic to encourage the repeal of laws to protect transpeople.

I'm sick of this. But what's even more frustrating is the lack of alternate images we're presenting to the public. While it's nice to tell people that we're not a bunch of predators and pervs, we aren't really giving them any examples of real transpeople to base their opinions on. That's why I'm suggesting a project.

The goal of this project is to give exposure to the people who are most affected by the law being protested- trans people who wish to use a bathroom in peace, without the fear that someone's going to call security, or worse. We need to let people know exactly who they're taking rights away from, and what that really means.

To participate, make a video, and tell the world how laws preventing transpeople from using the bathroom that best matches their identity hurts transpeople. Mention incidences of discrimination from your own life, or from the lives of others you know. Finally, finish off with the words "I just want to pee in peace" (or some variant of that).

It's time to stop letting anti-equality groups define transpeople in the eyes of the public. Let's let them know that we're real people who just want a chance to pee in peace.


More Information:
Equality is Gainesville's Business (http://equalitygainesville.com/)
MSNBC: Conservatives fight transgender bathroom rule (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28587277/)

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Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Transgender
• transsexual
• commentary
• gender
• identity
• transsexuality
• nonconformity
• discrimination

[JenniferMarie1969]

I live in Missouri and have no Problems even at work after coming out, my Company told me to start using the Womens Restroom. I felt so wrong being in the Mens Room. i am MTF.

[howdydoo2007]

I,m wondering who the pervs are that are watching you pee in these places anyway???

[danimo17]

And I clearly meant "preach it." LOL! Have I dug my hole deep enough yet?

[danimo17]

WOW. What a time to discover sexism in my dialogue. I use "sister" embracingly and ubiquitously when talking to other activists and I in no way intended to re-identify you! I guess I can make an exception and tell you to breath it, brother, but just 'cuz you're so dang sexy and smart. ;D :z

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[danimo17]

And his are amazing (everyone should check them out too!), and so is yours. :D I love the concept of a "pee in peace" project. Preach it, sister. ;o)

[edicusrex]

So it turns out we had the same idea, to make a video about this issue. I made one and I'll be making two more this week. Good luck.