“I can tell them, as someone who is trans and who every single day spends my day talking with people across the political and ideological divide, I can tell you that most people are good and decent and kind, and we are not as divided as the algorithms make it seem,” she said.
Data released by the Human Rights Campaign corroborates that statement. It found 85% of Americans think trans people deserve the same rights and protections as everyone else.
I think the line being drawn is kind of arbitrary and so recognizing someone as your enemy or not based on it is not helpful. What even is “neutral” in this context? Speaking out publically in support? Doing so but not seeking out the opportunity? Doing so but only privately? Refusing to engage in discussions but holding trans-positive views? Not knowing about trans issues? Not caring about them? Voting against trans interests because of a politicians views about other subjects? Holding personal distaste but not voting against trans interests? There’s a line somewhere there but I think ignoring the spectrum of support or harm someone can provide in favor of a simple binary is not wise.