We’re not talking about mental illness. We’re talking about trans people. I won’t say that I know what it’s like to be trans because I’m not one, but I would imagine if I was struggling with my gender identity and I had to deal with people, including my family, ridiculing me on a daily basis and seeing other trans…

People say it’s because she’s rich and white. I get that, but there are literally no other Republicans that will support Caitlyn. Not publicly at least. You can agree with republican’s views if you want but to say “I’m a Republican” and vote Republican as a trans person is ridiculous to me. They will never support…

It’s not an opinion actually. You’re comparing two completely different scenarios as if they’re the same.

Same here. I’m glad Caitlyn is finally happy with who she is, but I’ll never like her totally as a person.

Not surprised that this comment is coming from you since you’ve made similarly ignorant comments. A lot of trans youth are kicked out of their homes for being who they are. Not by “strangers”, but their family. When you don’t have support from your own flesh and blood, that’s enough for anyone to want to kill…

This is a pretty weak false equivalency.

blindfolds. and they would have to promise not to make a sound.

Good. Never liked Donald Trump or beauty pageants.

Where did you read these blind items?

Well considering that it’s hard for women in their 30’s and 40’s to get decent roles due to ageism in the industry, it’s a pretty big deal.

This is a great way to shut down gay rumors.

I’m disappointed that Laverne didn’t come to Amandla’s defense. Same person who looks up to bell hooks and had an incredibly insightful conversation with her at The New School. I just don’t understand.

That’s not going to happen and it shouldn’t happen when the topic at hand deals with racism and one side of that “war” knows what the fuck they’re talking about.

Don’t you just love people with that logic? This guy is even worse because he’s basically saying that everyone was raping everyone with quaaludes.

“Calling them a racist is sort of a way to end a legitimate and thoughtful discussion and that’s unfortunate.”

Good lord...

“She has no real responsiblity to speak about racial issues.”

But sometimes things are purely about race. I can’t imagine people reacting positively if Malia Obama were seen twerking. But if Meghan McCain does it, it’s “cute”. It’s “lolsy”.

Amandla is a great role model not just for black girls, not just for girls in general, not just for teens in general, but for everyone. She is intelligent and wise beyond her years and I thank her parents for raising such a wonderful human being. The world needs more Amandlas.