Former City Manager of Largo, FL, Susan Stanton was interviewed by Larry King Friday evening. The promos had said she had a significant announcement.
She said exactly what I was hoping she would, that she would NOT file suit against the city of Largo, FL for unlawful termination, even though her case was strong. She said "this is about education, not litigation". I thought to myself, "she gets it!".
With that statement, she demonstrated this is not about self promotion, money or fame. Like so many in our world, she came to the realization that to go on pretending to be something you are not will eventually take an ultimate toll. She also realized she cannot continue pretending to not be something she is.
Due to the unasked for visibility of her situation, Susan Stanton is in a unique position to educate the public not only about what it means to be transgendered, but to also demonstrate the message of forgiveness.
She has come to that point in life at which it is necessary to let go of certain situations and even people. She will no doubt find an infinitely broad array of situations to latch onto that will bring her the happiness she deserves.
I hope the day will come when I have the opportunity to shake her hand.
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