Mommy, There’s a Man In The Girl’s Bathroom!
Do I really have to share a public restroom with a man in order to not be discriminating?
Are we archaic in our gender-specific bathrooms and need to change over to gender neutral ones?
Such is the belief of a minority of gender confused people who are getting their way when it comes to public restrooms. Not that I don’t see that this is definitely an issue for transgender people. They would like a place to go to the bathroom that makes them feel safe and okay. But is opening up the bathrooms for anyone and everyone really the best solution? Shouldn’t we also ensure that women and children feel safe and okay, too?
Can’t we just keep adding gender neutral/family bathrooms to stores along with the traditional ones? I don’t want to sound unkind toward those who are gender confused (I do understand the problem.) However, I personally would feel extremely unsafe, very uncomfortable, and somewhat violated to have to do my business right next to some strange man. We could have some heterosexual men take advantage of this law and do much damage. It’s a very vulnerable position to be in. How about my children who could not defend themselves against some sicko wanted to take advantage from the stall right next to them? After all, he is there legally.
I know Boise already has in effect this law of no discrimination of public accommodations. Now it’s up for vote in Pocatello, ID. Of course, we’re way behind public universities when it comes to freedom for all in the bathrooms.
This is just the tip of the iceberg.
How about changing rooms and locker rooms? Is it really unjust and prejudice to have guys use guy bathrooms and girls use girl bathrooms unless you’ve had a sex change, until all stores have a third option, the family/gender neutral bathroom? How can we make laws that help one group of people but possibly endanger another group? We need to be very careful what laws we put into effect that can be taken to a very bad extreme if an individual decides to.
Further Reading:
Women Forced to Allow Men into Restrooms at University
Text of the Non-Discrimination Ordinance of Pocatello
Having been a victim of molestation as a girl, I would be horrified to see my daughters have to share a bathroom with grown men. Seriously, get a clue people!!
I am so sorry for what you had to go through as a child and that’s why I wrote this. It is such a dangerous law! Thanks you for being honest and sharing.
Thanks, Jane. The Lord has healed me, but there was a lot of pain and things to work through, as sexual stuff goes to the core of who we are (we were a boy/girl before we were given a name). I understand how girls who have become boys want to use the boys bathroom, and vice versa, but I CANNOT fathom how people think giving everyone access to everyone’s bathroom can be a good idea. Are people really that stupid? Or do they not care about the girls and boys who will be abused due to something like this??? Getting off my soapbox…
Jane, I just heard about the following story in Massachusetts on the radio last week:
New Massachusetts rules allow transgender students to choose their own bathroom
- Jeff
Thanks Jeff! Just another example of what is going on and how this could get out of hand.
My goodness! Did you read the comments under that article? That is why people hate us, and rightly so.
Oh my! They must have been bad! I didn’t read them but I can imagine how awful people can be. It is a legitimate concern for us to have but we can be kind and compassionate about it also. Too bad some people miss that part and just want to spew nastiness and name calling!
Jane, thanks for this post. It is a sad day when I send my kids to the bathroom, and have to wonder if there will be a person of opposite sex in there with them. Kids need to be protected on so many levels to me it seems quite obvious why this law should not be passed. I know I am coming across a little harsh, but In regards to my children I feel a little over protective.