Rocks

Those who had hoped that society was becoming increasingly enlightened overall saw their hopes dashed with Trumpism. We learned that a permanent portion of the population has the intellect of a bag of rocks and that this is unchangeable.

Progress happens when a majority of the population adjusts to a new normal. So whereas there are still idiots in 2024 who think homosexuality is catching, we know that the majority does not. The same thing will eventually happen with transgender people.

Therefore our job is to be decent role models and show people that we are as dignified and intelligent as the next person and that,  because of everything we have experienced, we have much empathy for the down trodden.