He was like "I HAVE THE RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH ANYWHERZ I LIKE!" and I was like "Yup, and I'll tell you you're rude and innappropriate and your words are transphobic." He didn't like that
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If nobody said anything all the younger men around him would've thought it's ok. Three of them got off at an earlier stop, and one said "she's got a point." Makes it worthwhile. Seed a little courage in them, maybe they'll learn how to speak up themselves eventually
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Plus chances are others are thinking like you are. If someone speaks up then others will find the confidence to stand with that person too. It's easier to raise your voice when you're not alone.
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You're right. I've been in similar situations in public transport, though not as inflamed. It's easier for me to raise my voice as a white male, but it always takes courage (and I'm not all that brave).
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It's been a while since I've had to speak up but last time I was still at school and these older boys were clearly picking on this younger boy so I stepped in and said I'd talk to the deputy principals if they didn't quit it.
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I then invited the younger boy to sit with my mismatched group of friends so he wouldn't become a target again. Most of the time when I interact with ppl they're just asking for help. Like this sweet old grandma who couldn't work out how to turn her mobile data back on.
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Harassment in public transport is common enough in Greece that Action Aid filmed mock incidents in 2015 to gauge reactions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhIaPWvW07o … lots of people stood up to the 'harasser.' Every little bit helps, I'm worried of the time when people will be too afraid to speak up
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