Tuesday 19 March 2013

Mr. Anderson, clearify your reasons, please.


I am following progress of Bill C-279 as it passes through channels of the House. I read many if not all comments and speeches of supporting members of Parliament and  opposing ones as well.  The one interesting from opposition is of Mr. Anderson (Feb 27 2013). At first he goes on with reciting the obvious about basic human rights in Canada and how great it is to live in such a compassionate country. That went on for maybe like one third of his speech. Then he concludes it with the reason why we don't need special protection of transgendered folks. He also adds he will vote against this bill for couple of other reasons.  We would like to know what are those two other reasons as Mr. Anderson not elaborating as he should. One wonders what is hidden in his mind....... 

For your interest and others who think protection of transgendered people is not needed, there is a scientific study from Ontario Wilfrid Laurier University: http://transpulseproject.ca/research-type/e-bulletin/

One of the detailed documents clearly shows very high percentages of transphobia experiences and high suicide rate attempts as result. 

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