To the (usually) hypothetical angry man in every public place

1. Silent. Keep walking. This is not worth my attention.

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2. I don't have the energy for this. If you're gonna try something, just do it, or leave me alone.

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3. My mom told me that I'd killed her daughter when I came out. You think /You/ can say anything that's gonna top that?

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4. You're right. I am a faggot. I'm a queer, tranny, faggot, freak. And I LOVE it. These words aren't the daggers you intend them to be. These words are home. These words are my friends. My family, my heart. You can't hurt me with them.

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5. Don't touch me.

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6. I said, don't Fucking touch me.

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7. I will defend myself. And no matter what happens next,

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8. I'll be fine. Whole. Even in death, I can't lose.

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9. Can you say the same?

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