[toothrot]

If it were only a very minor psychological discomfort, you'd be right. Unfortunately, other clientele in the store may harass you and follow you out of the store.

As someone who has been on the receiving end of incredibly violent threats, being able to not be outed publicly is critical to everyday safety for trans people.

[namdnay]

i thought the minor discomfort being referred to was that of changing your name and reissuing a new ID card. i can definitely understand how it would get grating to explain the change at every security check

[snotrockets]

A legal name change is quite a chore, not a minor discomfort.

[uxp8u61q]

You should read more carefully. GP wrote "minor psychological discomfort". They're definitely trying to downplay the danger that transgender people sometimes get put in.

[wand3r]

Not parent, but I agree with the general point. Leaving this specific example aside which is a real world interaction, we (America) have gone to far to redefine what "safety" is. Ben Shapiro speaking at your school is not "putting you in danger".

[snotrockets]

Some people may act on Ben Shapiro's ideas, and that would put other people in danger.

[roynasser]

not how free speech works... "someone could act on that idea" isnt a good enough reason to sanction speech imo

[snotrockets]

Government may make no rule about stupidity, but Ben Shapiro and his fans are certainly not welcome anywhere I am.