Hey Family--
I could use some input, perhaps a little help--
I've lived in my apartment now for 2 years and I've always walked my dogs in the two or three block perimeter of my residence.
Since I transitioned in May '18 I've had homophobic verbal assaults, at least 4 times, including threats to shoot me with an air rifle (pellets).
Each time I've been without my cellphone--I carry it now, everytime-- I have not just turned away, ignoring. I've yelled back at them and I think from their responses they are surprised that I am answering their hate speech. I wonder what they'd do if I tried to ignore them-- follow me? maybe physically assault me or throw something...
The police here would likely arrest me for disturbing the peace if I tried to make a report. I don't trust them and I know of no advocacy program for LGBT community in the police department or anywhere in city hall.
So-- rather than finding a different route to walk my dogs and be put into an ever smaller box in what is supposed to be America, I will take my camera with me-- prepared to document this Homophobic Hate crime from my emboldened white fear americans in my own community. This is a civil liberties issue--
Who would I call? The States Atty General?
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.My sympathies that you have to deal with these people. I hope you can find help in the ACLU. You likely know about support groups in your area, but I did a quick search and found this. [tgrcnm.org]
Good luck and I'd recommend recording as well as some pepper spray, just in case.
Olnoseven
Level 7
Apr 2, 2019
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I'd recommend carrying mace. It's a good non-lethal way to stop an assault should one occur. (Stun guns are also legal in your State).
I agree with others that calling the ACLU or an LGBT resource would help point you to the correct help.
I am so unhappy that people are this way. ((((Skeezwazzle))))
RavenCT
Level 9
Mar 26, 2019
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I'd recommend finding a friend to walk around the block with. There are some very awful people in this world and one might eventually become bold enough to attempt to do you harm.
I lack the knowledge to give you legal advise. Sorry. 
But most importantly, be careful.
Charles1971
Level 7
Mar 26, 2019
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