transgender Lutheran pastor I was saddened by the article, “Arrested While Transgender: Sex of inmate tests jailers,” [July
17] not only because of the injustice of the arrest, but the
unfortunate reporting of information about Meagan Taylor’s medical status and
private parts.
Since the information is already out there, I hope
that people will use it as an opportunity to learn about the
discrimination that trans individuals face as we travel and the on-going
diversity training that is needed for individuals working in
hospitality, law enforcement and criminal justice.
Born and raised
in Sioux Falls, S.D., a part of my heart will always be in the Midwest.
A few weeks ago, when I was presiding at a wedding, I was afraid. Each
hotel stay, each trip to the bathroom was a possible encounter with
violence or discrimination. The article about Taylor reminds me that my
fears are real.
From the safety of my home in San Francisco, I
pray this story will move us ever closer to the just world that we all
long for. May God bless Taylor, Des Moines and all who are trying to do
their best in a time when the world is changing so fast.
— Pastor Megan Rohrer, Grace Lutheran, San Francisco, Calif.
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