I still have upmost respect and admiration for you despite your
inexplicable attacks on me in the recent past.......

I'm basically out of politics other than to express my opinion
occasionally having finally learned my lesson from the horrible
experiences I suffered at the hands of the "moderates" of NTAC.

I have my own agenda at this point.........I am working on my history of
transies, my work with First Church and working to make my dream of a
transie communional trailerpark/farm a reality.  I'll be rooting for
you, but that's about it.  I'm sorry to say that I feel the "community"
has gotten the leadership it deserves and personally do not feel
connected to anyone who identifies as "transgender", I'm a woman who
happens to be a transsexual one and while I honour and support anyone of
any alternate gender identity, no longer wish to be lumped in with so
called "transgenders" personally.

I absolutely want nothing to do with Nessie who has stabbed me in the
back repeatedly.....nor with NTAC which has failed miserably in my not
so humble opinion.

Be well.
Cathy

dawn wilson wrote:
>
> Dear friends,
>
> For the 6th time in a 10 year history I have been ask to lecture on the
> needs of the TG community at the statewide Coming together conference. This
> is a traveling collegiate glbt conference in KY. Karen Hayes and my self
> were very honored by this.
>
> It is my personal opinion that the transgendered community needs to cease
> the weeping and gnashing of teeth, and instead move forward to reconcile it
> ‘s problems and quit seeking scapegoats for their short comings. The
> Trangendered community needs colace and work with other groups and build
> some bridges instead of burning them with radical clap trap. Not every one
> hate us but if we continue to allow the poison of maladjusted hate guide our
> actions we all will fail. This is what I told the youth and this is what I
> am telling you.
>
> We need to begin to run candidates in both parties for seats on everything
> from city councils to Congress. Because it is easier to hate someone you do
> know than someone you do. I personally plan to run for an office in 2002,
> and I encourage other members of the GLBT community who feel qualified to
> run with me. Be prepared to separate from any causes you presently are
> working for, and prepare to be viciously attacked in a foul and dirty way.
> Running for office is for those who are strong of stomach only. I realize,
> in my case, that my enemies will take their shots at me. Just like many in
> this community leadership have. I could care less. There may be some
> erstwhile allies who don't agree with me on some issues. I have been told by
> some GL people that they may not vote for me based on my views on living
> wage and gun control but may vote for me because I have the courage to run.
> I respect their right to choose. I am not going to be a one-issue candidate;
> I would be a candidate to represent a wide range of people and issues.
> Anyone running must do the same.
>
> Feel like a war? I don't. I feel like making changes.
>
> Dawn J. Wilson