SB 6 or more commonly called the bathroom bill seeks to require Texans to use that bathroom that aligns with the sex listed on their birth certificate. The implications affect the transgender community who feel more comfortable in a gender other than the one assigned to them at birth. This bill is bad for Texans because it alienates the rights of the disenfranchised, will likely cost Texans millions of dollars in lost revenue, and set a precedent of legalized discrimination.
Texas is known, in part, for being a welcoming state that has a booming economy and generally a friendly place to live. This legislation aligns Texas with the like of Indiana and South Carolina, which have faced public criticism from fortune 500 companies, major sports affiliations, and the general public. The fallout from this bill is already being felt as companies prepare to move their business to less hostile states. I think that Barry hit the nail on the head with this article and you can check it out for yourself here.
Friday, February 24, 2017
Friday, February 3, 2017
From Destruction, Community
At a time of fear and political strife in Texas and the national stage, a gesture of goodwill and humanity can turn tragedy into a galvanizing force of the community. On February 1st in Victoria, Texas, crowds of supporters gathered around the rubble of a 16-year-old mosque that was engulfed in flames days earlier. Many have speculated that this destruction was a direct result of President Trump’s executive order which banned travel from seven Muslim countries. While claiming the actions of the president causes a person to commit a crime is a pretty preposterous claim, one should ask if this EO perhaps establishes a president which creates a hostile environment for those of the Muslim faith. Regardless, the people of Victoria have rallied their support for the Muslim community effected by the fire. Even Trump supporters have rallied to show support and solidarity for their neighbors. This should be viewed as a case study of true tolerance and acceptance. Feel free to read the article here.
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