Erin S Kittens
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Feminist author Greer was due to give a talk at Cardiff University next month – but cancelled the talk of her own accord after a number of activists protested her repeated derogatory comments about trans women.
Greer has previously spoken out against “man’s delusion that he is female”, claiming trans women are “some kind of ghastly parody” but will never be women because they do not know what it’s like to have a “big, hairy, smelly vagina”.
The author has since caused more outrage, referring to Caitlyn Jenner as a “he/she” who “wanted the limelight that the female members of the family were enjoying”
Wading into the row, evolutionary biologist and atheist author Richard Dawkins has lashed out at people who tried to get Greer blocked from speaking over her comments.
“Those who think it’s nonsense are entitled to stay away. Or come and argue. They should not censor views they think are nonsense.
“A university is not a ‘safe space’. If you need a safe space, leave, go home, hug your teddy & suck your thumb until ready for university.”
Well, it looks like Dick Dorkins' ignorance and hatred toward marginalized communities continues to know no bounds.
Edit: For those thinking it's appropriate to give Greer a platform at a university, would you have a similar response to David Duke being given forum in the same venue?