Del Lusional: The one who saved my life and stomped the shooter's face in was not a drag queen, she

[demmiblue]

The one who saved my life and stomped the shooter’s face in was not a drag queen, she is a trans woman. Let’s not call trans women drag queens during this time of grieving over a transphobic attack.

I also want to make it clear, I don’t think Richard knew that she’s not a drag performer. But now that we know, let’s correct it.

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[LakeArenal]

1. Thanks. We should all be known for who we are. Not what others may label us.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

2. +100. nt

[niyad]

3. KNR

[Deuxcents]

4. Now we know but I cannot imagine the confusion and panic at a time like that

Sometimes, after the facts get sorted out and the survivors can be heard, the real story is told. Thankfully, there were brave people who never thought for a second to do what had to be done.

[Hortensis]

5. That needs fixing, all right. I 'm definitely an admirer

and hope she didn't take it as an aspersion on her clothing taste. I like to think, though, that people of any orientation who happened to be wearing heels might have been inspired to stomp them on this guy's face.

Btw, Del Lusional tweeted that "Richard" did correct his reporting at least.

[grumpyduck]

6. And why did she have to be referred to as anything

besides a customer or a woman? Whose business is that anyway?

[gratuitous]

7. That's how Richard Fierro first identified her

In the heat of the moment, it's understandable that not every last detail was immediately known. Fierro probably just assumed that the person who helped him put the beatdown on poor, misunderstood Anderson was one of the performers in the darkened club. Now that someone with better knowledge has clarified the situation, I agree with Del Lusional that we give her credit for her heroic efforts in helping Fierro and saving lives.

[grumpyduck]

9. Oh, I agree that they were both awesome and saved a bunch of lives.

What set me off initially was the "label." I see so much of that that coming from repukes that it makes me sick.

And I hope that that poor misunderstood cowardly pos asshole never forgets what she did to his face.

[AllyCat]

14. Yes! This

[Hugh_Lebowski]

8. I get your point but there's still value in the overall message

That being "we are not afraid to defend ourselves".

Also the woman was referred to as a 'drag queen' in previous reporting, so it's good to clear this matter up if that's not how she identifies. I bet she appreciates the clarification.

[grumpyduck]

10. Of course there's value in the message.

"We are not afraid to defend ourselves." I hope it reaches a lot of people and saves more lives.

And yes I'm sure she appreciates the clarification and hope the MSM picks up on it.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

11. Glad we agree ... and I'd bet we also agree it will indeed be a great day

When nobody even feels the need to add these sorts of qualifiers in their discourse.

I think it'll come.

[grumpyduck]

12. I hope so too.

back at you.

[whopis01]

13. I get your point - and it is a good one.

I don't think, in this case, it was meant to be harmful, divisive, or labelling though.

For me, the image of an over-the-top high heel shoe of a drag queen pummeling the face of this monster was poetic. I think that feeling was picked up and repeated by others. Certainly a drag performer is not the only face of LGBTQ+, but it is a dramatic one and I believe it appealed to people as a to counter the drama of the situation.

But in the end, it certainly wasn't an accurate description, nor was it a necessary one.

So, just to be clear, I agree with what you are saying. I'm just pointing out that I think that this time it was done from a good place (or emotional place maybe), not a evil place.

[StClone]

15. I will remember to thank the Trans I work with.

[NullTuples]

20. "the Trans"?

[Cha]

16. Done.. TY!

[Kali]

17. I kind of wondered

[onecaliberal]

18. K&R

[NoMoreRepugs]

19. The one who saved your life and stomped the

Scumbag was a HERO - who happened to be a trans woman. Words are important.

[MustLoveBeagles]

21. Thanks for clarifying

I think under the circumstances Richard's mistake is understandable and forgiveable.

[AltairIV]

24. Msn wrong as so often is the case

Symptomatic of the msn of getting and checking fundamental facts of a news item incorrect.

[JohnnyRingo]

25. Minor detail to me. Sorry.

It doesn't matter to me if that person was a drag queen, trans, or Gene Simmons. It makes no difference in the recounting. Being called either trans or a drag queen is not supposed to be an insult. Gene Simmons, maybe.