(thanks to mancunianmatters.co.uk)
A feminist activist who was branded ‘transphobic’ and received rape threats over her scheduled appearance in a porn industry debate in Manchester has proclaimed she is no ‘Hitler’.
Journalist Julie Bindel, 51, pulled out of next Wednesday’s debate at the University of Manchester after rape threats and abuse from students and the trans community. Three of the threats were so violent she has reported them to the police. So far two have been confirmed as originating from the Manchester area.
The backlash stems from accusations of transphobia – a negative attitude towards transgendered people – and posing a risk of disrupting the safe university environment.
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