This Says It Better Than I Ever Could

July 27, 2007 ·

From Alas, a blog

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Amp has been personally attacked many times because of this cartoon. I believe it’s because it’s speaking truth. Some folks don’t like to see their own reflection, or refuse to believe it and react violently when they do.

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  2. FWIW, I think the comment thread at Alas is worth reading, too. On the one hand, it’s largely the same tired debates about trans people and gender essentialism. OTOH, there are some really eloquent responses.

  3. FWIW, I think the comment thread at Alas is worth reading, too. On the one hand, it’s largely the same tired debates about trans people and gender essentialism. OTOH, there are some really eloquent responses.