My family is fleeing the country. We are not doing this in a panic; this is an orderly retreat from an unwinnable situation. We are slowly but surely packing up and emptying out our house. Instead of planning summer vacation and planting flowers, we're tackling a mountain of overdue home repairs, painting, carpeting, and deep

cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/27235455

“Back in August of 2016 I created a list of 19 ways that the Nazis pushed Jews out of society[…] By my count, Republicans today are attempting to achieve all 19 of these effects but attacking trans people instead.”

Ngl, this article paints a pretty grim future for America and especially for trans Americans.

  • chonkyninja@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    2 days ago

    You’re leaving because you’re a weak ass little bitch. Stand your ground, fight back, don’t let them steal it.

    • astronaut_sloth@mander.xyzEnglish
      7·
      2 days ago

      Don’t be an asshole. Staying or going is an intensely personal decision. “Fighting back” can cost a lot, up to one’s life. If someone isn’t ready for that–and that is understandable–then they shouldn’t be coerced. There is no shame in packing up and leaving.

      If you’re staying, then part of fighting back is encouraging and helping those who are unwilling or unable to find the exit because if we are being very honest, the chance of coming out of “fighting back” alive is not very high, especially if you’re a vulnerable minority.

      And yes, I’m staying.

      • chonkyninja@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        2 days ago

        My Grandfathers, and Great Uncle’s all fought against this shit, willingly. If you’re unwilling to defend our freedoms then you get what you deserve. Even just speaking up for others. But running away…… sigh….

        • astronaut_sloth@mander.xyzEnglish
          5·
          2 days ago

          Again, fighting isn’t for everyone. We fight so others can get away and maybe have the hope to see their home again. But in fighting, we realize that there’s a VERY good chance that it leads to death. Not everyone is prepared for that, and not everyone’s family can afford that. It’s risk calculus, and it’s different for everyone.

          Not to mention, as the article said, there are some cases where getting out and speaking freely is more helpful. One extra person on the street won’t make a difference, but a well-respected academic may be able to work to sway another country or international organization to intervene, and that is worth it.