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personal one.”
"I think there is huge ignorance, which
should be addressed in some type of forum.
Today, 1 think the TG community is winning
their inclusion through intimidation of more
liberal groups, but they have not won their
hearts. This will lead to public use of‘T’ in their
comments and inclusion of token transgender
people on their boards or as employees, but I
do not believe the underlying ignorance has
been addressed. As a persori who has
experienced the sting of the gay community’s
‘Inclusion,’ I can understand the anger among
transgender people toward the greater
community.”
"I personally believe discrimination in the
workplace and hate crimes are much more a
reality for gender benders [than straight
appearing gays], “ he says. “I think gender
issues are not addressed well in the gay
world. Many gay men have a strong fear of
being perceived as feminine, for example.
Cays still pride themselves, sometimes
secretly, that they can pass as straight. I still
have incredibly effeminate men praising me
after speeches for looking so straight ‘like us.’
They don’t see their own gender bending.
This internalized fear may be the source of
this public nod to the trans community and
private mockery of it in many mainstream gay
circles. Again, 1 feel identity politics is a trap
here, it pretends we fit nicely into categories
and we don’t.”
Tafel believes that corporate America will
increasingly realize that what makes our
country successful is our creative genius. “Our
creative abilities come from our tolerance of
those who think outside the box,” he says.
“Future leaders of corporate America will be
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looking for those ‘different’ people who break
the mold. They will also understand that if a
company tolerates ‘their’ difference well, it will
certainly tolerate my difference well, and thus
draw employees.”
Tafel recommends that the transgender
community. “First, attempt as best as possible
to create a united front. I know that’s not
always easy, but my experience with
transgender leaders is that one knocks the
other one. I’d say get your house in order,” he
advises.
“Second, educate the gay community or
any community that is crucial to your coalition.
This is a pain, but there’s so much ignorance
on this you wouldn’t believe it. Third, don’t
wait for gays to ’get it.’ Stop waiting and stop
blaming the gay community. Go about your
mission as you see it. Don’t be afraid to break
the mold on strategies as well,” he says. “Set
real goals and work a strategy from there, but
don’t immediately repeat the goals of the gay
community and mimic them. Set your own
goals. Don’t assume that someone isn’t your
ally and don’t assume someone else won’t be.
Go and meet and discuss. In your speeches
and pronouncements talk more about the
complexity with which God has created ALL of
us, and how there’s nothing wrong with that
complexity except that we humans love to
simplify and label. Encourage your audiences
to explore and celebrate their differences,
rather than conform to one label of one identity
group. Speak from your heart. Also, speak of
your sacrifice. All people can appreciate that.
You [the author], for example, lost a career
because of your decision to be honest about
how you feel you are. Your audience may not
agree with you, but they will definitely respect
you. How many gay leaders would risk
anything to be gay?-very few. Hate crimes are
a reality and should be discussed, but don’t
become victims. I find the transgender
community to be strong that’s a plus.”
Tafel says his spiritual outlook, which has
given him a strong sense of justice, guides him.
The only conflict “is that the political realm in
Washington is very brutal and mean and
dishonest. I’ve chosen a job in which 1 invite
attacks on myself. The most stinging ones are
from other gays that are very threatened by my
refusal to fit into their world view,” he says.
“They feel they must demonize me. They’ve
impugned my motives and lie about me. So,
the toughest aspect of my work js not returning
hate for hate.”
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