Dear Editor
I am writing regarding the “School Washrooms-problem solved!” visual/cartoon in your May 20 publication. There did not appear to be any article to go along with this visual to explain if it was a comic, or a serious statement on potential predators in our school bathrooms.
I am concerned with the transphobic message that equates transgender (not transgendered) children with being predators. Particularly considering the prime minister’s message and proposed national legislation from Wednesday, May 17 (the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia).
Transgender people are part of our community. They deserve to be respected. Families in our community would have read this article. I would appreciate some explanation for the meaning and purpose behind publishing this cartoon/visual.
Sarah Larsen, Burnaby school district LGBTQ support position and Cameron Elementary teacher
