The letter in question:
The publishing of this letter, along with other supposed anti-trans hate speech, has prompted people to "cut ties" with the newspaper.Sir, – I was heartened to read the article “Bill to ban conversion therapy poses problems for therapists” (Opinion & Analysis, August 9th).
From the onset of puberty, and well into my 20s, I rejected my female body and saw myself as “neutral” or sexless – similar to those who now call themselves “non-binary”. Thankfully, I was not affirmed in the belief that my body was all wrong.
Living in Germany at the time, I had access to exploratory psychotherapy and was given the chance, the time and the safe space to defuse and mend the underlying trauma. I reconnected with my body and realised that I was bisexual.
I am afraid for young people today who are in similar torment, looking for answers – and being instantly confirmed in their desperate, lonely conclusion that the deep discomfort they feel begins and ends with them.
Read in full: https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/lett ... -1.4644814
Trinity News, the university's student rag, has "severed ties" because of the Irish Time's "transphobia":
Others have just cancelled their subscriptions... In favour of the Irish Examiner, which is also owned by the Irish Times. That'll show 'em!
It is bizarre that out of all Irish news organisations, it is the Irish Times that is getting criticised for not being "woke" enough, I would have thought it would have scored well in the "wokeness" category, given the typical fare its columnists produce. But seemingly not.
But what say ye? Is the Irish Times transphobic, and should we boycott it?
