Post ATLWrM3M3inVLhrPf6 by keengrasp@layer8.space
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 (DIR) Post #ATLUYqMewE2hwow40W by DoctorDeathray@retro.social
       2023-03-06T16:24:06Z
       
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       Hey y’all. I’m straight up scared. The new Tennessee law banning drag is vague enough that a trans person could be arrested for being in a public space. The Arkansas law makes it just about impossible to safely use a public restroom. The Oklahoma bill prevents insurance from covering HRT for children AND ADULTS. And here’s the thing. If I get in any situation for any of these bigoted laws, I’m going to a men’s holding cell and a men’s prison at worst.And of course not just me. I’m fortunate to not live in these states, but I do business in and go see a doctor in Tennessee. My (admittedly terrifyingly right wing) uncle lives in Arkansas. I live in the South. My parents live in Mississippi. There may come a time that it is dangerous for me to visit my own parents. My sister lives in Memphis, it’s a potential danger to visit her.
       
 (DIR) Post #ATLUYrOp5fMr9oxJ1E by feld@bikeshed.party
       2023-03-06T17:24:38.659204Z
       
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       hmm, I think this fear of "existing" as trans being a violation of this law is unfounded. I don't see how the bill is vague?The legislation specifically states "adult cabaret performance".Being in public is not a performance: you're not in costume, you're not performing a character.https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB0003.pdf
       
 (DIR) Post #ATLV2BEOR3FT3w3eAC by locksmithprime@infosec.exchange
       2023-03-06T17:27:55Z
       
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       @feld @DoctorDeathray You do not think right-wing will interpret the words there as they wish, and will be supported by right-wing regulators?Have they not done exactly this up to this moment?
       
 (DIR) Post #ATLV2BoYGcAis4yWWW by feld@bikeshed.party
       2023-03-06T17:30:04.432765Z
       
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       under that logic: I guess it's illegal to hold your wife's purse in Tennessee now
       
 (DIR) Post #ATLWrM3M3inVLhrPf6 by keengrasp@layer8.space
       2023-03-06T17:44:02Z
       
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       @feld @DoctorDeathray apologies if you've heard this quote, but: “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect."— Frank WilhoitWe all know who the "in-groups" and the "out-groups" are in this case - it's been screamed in our faces. We can't pretend not to know the real meaning and intent behind laws like these.
       
 (DIR) Post #ATLWrMhldT7jN2lgeW by feld@bikeshed.party
       2023-03-06T17:50:26.736440Z
       
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       sure but I'm highly skeptical they could prove in court the defendant was performing cabaret
       
 (DIR) Post #ATLsGINSxaHME608wq by SlicerDicer@bikeshed.party
       2023-03-06T21:50:37.664752Z
       
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       why is everyone worried about wine