<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Opinion – blog</title> <atom:link href="https://www.millionpod.xyz/category/opinion/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.millionpod.xyz</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:49:40 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2-alpha-55208</generator> <item> <title>Letters to the Editor: Bullying of a transgender member of Congress is a waste of the American people’s time</title> <link>https://www.millionpod.xyz/2024/11/25/letters-to-the-editor-bullying-of-a-transgender-member-of-congress-is-a-waste-of-the-american-peoples-time/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[admin]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:49:40 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Opinion]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.millionpod.xyz/2024/11/25/letters-to-the-editor-bullying-of-a-transgender-member-of-congress-is-a-waste-of-the-american-peoples-time/</guid> <description><![CDATA[To the editor: In reading about the bigoted attack on the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. House, I have these words to say about this bullying in trying to limit her use of women’s restrooms at the U.S. Capitol: disgusting, barbaric and, dare I say, un-American. We’ve long read about the president-elect’s significant and, yes, stupid plan to deport millions of immigrants immediately and the effort to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. But I never thought that we’d be reading about the right to use the bathroom of one’s choice as among the biggest government issues…]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To the editor: In reading about the bigoted attack on the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. House, I have these words to say about this bullying in trying to limit her use of women’s restrooms at the U.S. Capitol: disgusting, barbaric and, dare I say, un-American.<br /> We’ve long read about the president-elect’s significant and, yes, stupid plan to deport millions of immigrants immediately and the effort to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. But I never thought that we’d be reading about the right to use the bathroom of one’s choice as among the biggest government issues with the new administration preparing to take over.<br /> America has a lot to do to get its house in order, but limiting a member of Congress’ choice of toilet facilities should not be at the top of the list.<br /> Donald L. Singer, Cardiff<br /> ..<br /> To the editor: As far as I am concerned, Sarah McBride, a transgender woman recently elected to Congress, can use any woman’s restroom in the U.S. Capitol for the simple reason that she looks like a woman. That reason may not appeal to many, but it reflects the practicalities of our age.<br /> Simply speaking, no one has a right to use the bathroom of their choice. Restroom configuration and use is determined by the facility manager, and I hope that any such person would want to reasonably accommodate any and all who use the facility.<br /> Too many claim a right that does not exist. Bathrooms and sports teams are things we may use but not things we have a legal right to demand. If someone visits a residence, it is the job of the host to offer a bathroom.<br /> Today, few residences have communal bathrooms, but the concept is the same. Make do with what is offered.<br /> There is no necessity to sabotage society by demanding access when alternatives are available.<br /> William N. Hoke, Manhattan Beach<br /> ..<br /> To the editor: As a cisgender mom and grandmother, I am disgusted by the bathroom bill proposed by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), and I’m furious about House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) follow-up ban.<br /> This is both vicious and petty. Targeting an upstanding woman and valued future member of the House is unspeakably cruel and backward. I would rather share a bathroom any day with a transgender woman than a bully like Mace.<br /> Susan North, Los Angeles<br /> ..<br /> To the editor: Johnson said, “Women deserve women’s-only spaces.” Mace pledged to fight to “keep men out of women’s spaces.”<br /> With this in mind, it seems only logical that they should pass a rule keeping admitted p—y grabbers at least 50 feet away from these same protected women’s spaces.<br /> Steve Grimm, Long Beach</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>