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From: Kestrel Clayton <richZIG.e.clayZIGton@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: How To Teach Evolution To A Creationist
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On 28-Mar-25 20:02, jillery wrote:

[ other stuff snipped ]

> Mentioning skin color is a such a blatant no-no nowadays, that only
> the most clueless would evoke it.  OTOH T.O. has seen more subtle
> versions of that line of reasoning, ex. gaslighting transgenders,
> atheists, and other POVs different from their own.

Just FYI, most transgender people prefer to be described as, well, 
"transgender people." Or "transgender folks," if you like. The thinking 
is describing minoritized folks with just an adjective ("transgenders," 
"Blacks," et cetera) can be a bit dehumanizing.

Thanks!

[ also snipping the rest of your post, with apologies ]

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Kestrel Clayton
"Every normal woman must be tempted, at times, to stoke the fire,
host the black mass, and begin eating hearts." — Rose Bailey