Chapter 6: Natalie and Noah

Transgender fans of Harry Potter share their criticism of J.K. Rowling—and the experiences that inform their views. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, Megan Phelps-Roper, and Candace Mittel Kahn, with special thanks to Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acceptance versus tolerance

First off, I am blind, and must use voiceover to write a review. I apologize for any mess ups! I am concerned that in today’s culture, we are no longer allowed to disagree with one another. I had a college professor once tell me, we must learn to agree to disagree and then move on. This brings me to the theme of my review. I can tolerate differing viewpoints from my own, I can’t tolerate different lifestyle choices than my own, and I can tolerate others disagreeing with me. But, when I am expected to accept another’s viewpoint, lifestyle, choices, differing, viewpoints, etc. Then that puts me in a corner. No one likes to be put in a corner and told what they must except. I can listen and hear things I may not agree with. I so wish those with the loudest voices would do the same for me.

Well done and nicely balanced

It balances out both sides of the story and clarifies many of the questions zI had about her tweets. This podcast has allowed me to have conversations with others on this subject and feel comfortable doing so.