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Stand up for trans

I was very pleased to read the letter from Anne Russell (November 21) regarding trans rights, and I endorse her comments wholeheartedly. I, too, was frustrated and, may I add, angry to read the op-ed by Jill Abigail and Jan Rivers and wondered if I was back in the 1950s reading such unenlightened analysis and comments, especially in Transgender Awareness Week. It would have been particularly hurtful for trans women. The transition journey in either direction is not undertaken lightly and not without medical, physical and psychological hoops to go through. The process is rigorous and can be very costly and takes a huge amount of courage. Such ill-informed commentary from the likes of Rivers, Abigail and their ilk is extremely unhelpful and potentially damaging.

Jim Fuge, Norsewood

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2021-11-28T08:00:00.0000000Z

2021-11-28T08:00:00.0000000Z

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