To the editor:

Thank you for taking the time to highlight the good work TSI is doing to provide support for transgender and non-binary citizens in our area. At a time when some have demonized and dehumanized transgender people, TSI is doing important work to remind us that all citizens have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

I hope anyone who has a negative view of this community takes up Paul’s invitation to have a conversation as I believe when good people are willing to come together to learn about each other, we tend to learn how more alike we are than different. TSI reminds us that all human beings deserve respect and the opportunity to live a life of dignity, which I believe aligns well with the principles upon which our country was founded.

Tim Nee

Beach Lake, PA