@mims Love and light to you too Mims! I suppose the greater problem we have to look at is creating safe spaces where people can just be who they are to talk about these issues and work together for change. I've written three letters to my state Governor about some of the anti-trans legislation and every single time she's responded. I have to admit I never expected to hear back from her, but she's shown me that she's standing up for all of us and our voices are heard.

@PaganMother Glad to hear that! May I ask what state? / what Governor? If that is ok.

@mims Governor whitmer of Michigan.

@PaganMother OH YAY she is the BOMB! I LOVE her! I wonder what is next on her plate since isn't she up against a term limit? and WHO can fill those shoes?????

@mims She actually won the most recent election. I do believe that she is probably going to be in office for as long as she can because the changes she's enacted ever since she got into office had been hugely beneficial for the entire State and an example that other states should actually follow.

@mims My last letter to her I drew her attention to the hate groups that are organized here in Michigan and the need to find a way to dismantle them or reject their ideals from being presented as law in this state and country. I told her one of the many reasons that people don't feel safe in this state is because these groups still exist.

@PaganMother Understood, that's the issue everywhere for now, but I know that we're shifting to a more compassionate state of mind across the country & the world/ but it will still be decades, I believe. At least we're moving in the right direction. It is the youngers that will make the biggest difference. The creepy olders that hold that ICK opinion will have to actually DIE out to allow attrition / to make room for the positive change that we want. I'm sad to say that but that's my intuition.

@mims I know, it's one of the reasons why when I see younger folks that are lined up for representative offices and other positions in the political field. I do my research on them to see where their views lie and what they represent. I try to vote for the younger ones that actually fit for a more inclusive future.

@PaganMother No matter what, the youngers will take charge, and the way I see it more of them see the world as - live and let live - than the ignorant faith based hatred spurred on by those brought up soaked in that shite. The youngers (mostly) think for themselves. And yes, research is still required on a person by person basis for those who would run for any office - dogcatcher on up.