The transgender primary argument for public restrooms breaks down to the same argument the religious right are using to oppose them. We as a people need to stop trying to force others to live how we want them to and instead look for ways we can live together. (This is true for both sides imo) This means we need a different solution than both being proposed.
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This entire thing is just... well... stupid. There should not be any laws giving trans leverage nor should there be any barring them. Let the businesses decide individually which "customer" they want to market to OR (my opinion) ban cattle-stall bathrooms requiring individual "gender neutral" bathrooms. In most locations this solution would actually be more beneficial. Laws governing social behavior should only be used as an absolute last resort.
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We are flirting with WW3 and we have people fighting over bathrooms. smh
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At this time, I still don't know how I'm going to vote. Except, I'm disgusted that this is even an issue.