by Casey | Apr 13, 2016 | Blog, Podcast
Today on my show, I covered the story of the transgender person being ‘forced’ to use the men’s room instead of being allowed to use the women’s restroom. Something doesn’t add up to me. Perhaps I’ve just become a cynic since nearly all of these ‘discrimination’ stories end up being proven to be false.
ABC 57:
LeKeyla Onasses is a transgender woman.
“I have used the woman’s restroom for over 21 years now,” Onasses said.
Until last month, when Onasses says a South Bend Transpo employee forced her to use the men’s room at the station on Michigan Street.
“I had went up to her and asked her does she have a unisex bathroom? She replied ‘no’, and pointed at the men’s restroom and forced me to go to the men’s restroom,” On assess said.
It didn’t stop there.
Onasses says the employee posted photos of her on Facebook, mocking her.
“It was tragic for me,” Onasses said.
Onasses filed a complaint with the South Bend Human Rights Commission and with Transpo.
Before we continue, let me just point out the obvious. You were NOT ‘forced’ to use the men’s room. You were directed to the men’s room. Big difference.
As I stated earlier … I have questions.
- If you are a long-time bus rider … why did you need to ask if they have a unisex bathroom?
- If you’ve been using the women’s room for over 20 years … why did you ask for a unisex bathroom?
- How did you know that the Transpo employee posted images of you on social media to make fun of you?
- How did you find those images (they are in the ABC57 story)?
- Do you know the Transpo employee?
- Are you feuding with the Transpo employee?
These pieces are missing from the story. I’ve reached out to the reporter to see if she was provided any of this information by the subject of the segment (ABC57 is a news partner of 95.3 MNC).
Considering nearly every story I’ve covered over the past couple of years like this has ended up being false, I tend to be skeptical from the outset. Especially if there’s glaring holes in the story that might point to a different conclusion than was sold to the news agency by the story’s subject.
I’ve attached the podcast of my segment from today’s show on this issue for you to listen to.
by Casey | Apr 13, 2016 | Blog, Podcast
Michiana transgender woman says she was forced to use men’s room – ABC57 News – See the Difference Michiana
“I had went up to her and asked her does she have a unisex bathroom? She replied ‘no’, and pointed at the men’s restroom and forced me to go to the men’s restroom,” On assess said.
Soccer Players Traumatized By Opposing Fans Chanting: “Trump, Build That Wall” | The Burning Truth
Whether the fans crossed the line or not, I’ll leave to you. However, the players need to grow the hell up. This coddling of feelings because someone says something mean has got to stop. It’s weakness, pure and simple.
Wisconsin Kids Yell ‘Donald Trump, Build That Wall’ At Latina Soccer Players: Chicagoist
At this time we can confirm that three elementary aged students who were sitting near Beloit fans said “Trump, build a wall”. Later in the game two high school students stated back and forth “Trump” four to five times. It has been reported that the game was stopped.
by Casey | Apr 13, 2016 | Blog, Podcast, Podcasts
Today on my show, I covered the story of the transgender person being ‘forced’ to use the men’s room instead of being allowed to use the women’s restroom. Something doesn’t add up to me. Perhaps I’ve just become a cynic since nearly all of these ‘discrimination’ stories end up being proven to be false.
ABC 57:
LeKeyla Onasses is a transgender woman.
“I have used the woman’s restroom for over 21 years now,” Onasses said.
Until last month, when Onasses says a South Bend Transpo employee forced her to use the men’s room at the station on Michigan Street.
“I had went up to her and asked her does she have a unisex bathroom? She replied ‘no’, and pointed at the men’s restroom and forced me to go to the men’s restroom,” On assess said.
It didn’t stop there.
Onasses says the employee posted photos of her on Facebook, mocking her.
“It was tragic for me,” Onasses said.
Onasses filed a complaint with the South Bend Human Rights Commission and with Transpo.
Before we continue, let me just point out the obvious. You were NOT ‘forced’ to use the men’s room. You were directed to the men’s room. Big difference.
As I stated earlier … I have questions.
- If you are a long-time bus rider … why did you need to ask if they have a unisex bathroom?
- If you’ve been using the women’s room for over 20 years … why did you ask for a unisex bathroom?
- How did you know that the Transpo employee posted images of you on social media to make fun of you?
- How did you find those images (they are in the ABC57 story)?
- Do you know the Transpo employee?
- Are you feuding with the Transpo employee?
These pieces are missing from the story. I’ve reached out to the reporter to see if she was provided any of this information by the subject of the segment (ABC57 is a news partner of 95.3 MNC).
Considering nearly every story I’ve covered over the past couple of years like this has ended up being false, I tend to be skeptical from the outset. Especially if there’s glaring holes in the story that might point to a different conclusion than was sold to the news agency by the story’s subject.
I’ve attached the podcast of my segment from today’s show on this issue for you to listen to.
by Casey | Apr 12, 2016 | Blog, Podcast, Podcasts
Michiana transgender woman says she was forced to use men’s room – ABC57 News – See the Difference Michiana
“I had went up to her and asked her does she have a unisex bathroom? She replied ‘no’, and pointed at the men’s restroom and forced me to go to the men’s restroom,” On assess said.
Soccer Players Traumatized By Opposing Fans Chanting: “Trump, Build That Wall” | The Burning Truth
Whether the fans crossed the line or not, I’ll leave to you. However, the players need to grow the hell up. This coddling of feelings because someone says something mean has got to stop. It’s weakness, pure and simple.
Wisconsin Kids Yell ‘Donald Trump, Build That Wall’ At Latina Soccer Players: Chicagoist
At this time we can confirm that three elementary aged students who were sitting near Beloit fans said “Trump, build a wall”. Later in the game two high school students stated back and forth “Trump” four to five times. It has been reported that the game was stopped.
by Casey | Apr 12, 2016 | Blog, Podcast
Employed People Prefer to Keep the Money They Earn, Says New Study – Hit & Run : Reason.com
A startling new study* just published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences probes “the moral consequences of becoming unemployed.”
Video: Hillary Clinton, Bill de Blasio, and “colored people time.”
DE BLASIO: Sorry, Hillary. I was running on C.P. time.
White House Defends Hillary Clinton’s Racist Joke | The Daily Caller
“I can’t speak to any misguided attempts at humor,” Earnest, who has not seen video of the controversial comedy skit, told reporters during a daily press briefing. “I can only speak to their commitment that they’ve shown over the course of their career to justice and civil rights.”
Virtual reality tested by NFL as tool to confront racism, sexism
The Interaction Lab’s diversity demos are designed to transport users into unfamiliar and unsettling realms. In one scenario, a user is represented by an African-American female avatar who is being angrily harassed by a white avatar. When the user reflexively lifts his or her arms in self-defense, the hands feature black skin.
Julianne Moore Calls For Gun Control Lenny | The Daily Caller
It should not be a pro-gun-versus-anti-gun argument. It is not an argument about our Constitution. The Second Amendment protects the right of a United States citizen to bear arms. But a gun is a machine.
by Casey | Apr 12, 2016 | Blog, Podcast
Casino revenue sharing agreement unanimously approved by South Bend Common Council – 953MNC.com
The proposed casino for the southeast side of South Bend will benefit the city after the Common Council voted unanimously in favor of an agreement with the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi Indians.
No, Casinos Do Not Create Cultural Wastelands
Opponents of casinos and gambling will often claim that casinos cause terrible problems. In a way, the opposition to gambling makes for strange political alliances. For example, the right-wing organization Focus on the Family claims gambling “is morally bankrupt from its very foundation.” They also quote the Bible in their opposition. Many on the left also oppose gambling, but for different reasons. For example, some on the left who oppose gambling claim that gambling is like a tax on the poor and uninformed. Others claim that people who gamble are exploited by casinos, which are large corporations. The opponents of gambling think if a new casino moves into an area, it only hurts society. They’re wrong.
The Elusive Link Between Casinos and Crime — Pacific Standard
In fact, drug crimes and residential burglary actually decreased in that neighborhood — which the authors attribute to an increased police patrol around the area. Vehicle crime did increase in the next neighborhood over, though, suggesting that it may have been displaced rather than reduced. Regardless, it seems that an uptick in “alcohol violations or kids being left in cars while their parents gamble,” which the group protesting the casino warned against, has not materialized in the years since SugarHouse opened.
