From: Lori Michaels (dlvdisc@geekbabe.com)
Date: Sat Mar 11 2006 - 08:15:34 CST
As an Alumni to the Diva Las Vegas Event, ( Which by the way is the
PREMIER Transgendered event held in the U.S.) I have had the occasion to
have used the restrooms numerous times. I hope that I might shed some
light on this issue which surfaces each year especially with some of the
newer girls.
Currently and for the last 34 years I have been employed as a Police
Officer in two states under 5 jurisdictions.
I'm OUT at work making life much easier and lucky to be in a County
where Transgendered Persons are protected. However the restroom issues
are not really quite clear even in political jurisdictions that have
Transgendered protection laws on the books. So far, since I have been
out (1990,) I have only had one restroom issue and that was when I was
"enfemme" and had used the MEN"S washroom. It was Halloween, very
crowded and I really did not think it was an issue. Once confronted the
hapless security agent of the CHURCH STREET STATION, Orlando, seemed
confused on what to do at which point I suggested to him that perhaps
there was a Less Frequently Used washroom that we could utilize. Case
closed.
THE LAW : Doing some legal research online from state to state I was not
able to find any specific laws that make mention of washroom use.
HOWEVER !! WARNING !! There is a law on the books called "DISORDERLY
CONDUCT".
It's kinda a catch all law,,,,,used by Law Enforcement Officer's when an
arrest when no other law applies. ALL STATES HAVE A LAW OF THIS TYPE. It
may be referred to as Public Nuisance , Disturbing the Peace or Creating
a public affray.
Ok, let's say that your using the Ladies room and inside is the wife of
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson, she is morally and religiously outraged
and summons the Police.
She demands that an arrest be made !! Which they must do if there is
probable cause and the victim demands that an arrest be made. Your
arrested, handcuffed,stuffed in the back of a police cruiser, humiliated
and taken to the booking area where you stripped down ,,searched, I mean
searched and then issued the most unfashionable orange jumpsuit and flip
flops that has been worn by every scumbag there before you. You are
photographed, no wig or make-up, printed and then locked up pending the
posting of a bond or standing in front of the judge in the morning.The
following day you pick up the local newspaper and there your
name,emblazoned in the newspapers police blotter section.
YOU SAY !!......... I have a right to go to the bathroom !! I'll get a
Lawyer and fight it !!! OK, after posting bond you get an Attorney and
your going to fight it, (Average trial lawyer for a misdemeanor case
$5,000 ) you make appearence at your arraignment then a trial date is
set. You are either found guilty fined usually up to a $1,000 and or a
year in jail. ( not likely but it has happened ) OR your found
innocent...Stiff price to prove a point in my book. We have a saying in
Law Enforcement : "You may beat the rap but you can't beat the ride".
Also, when I have had to deal with a real assclown - I say to the
"Crossbar Hotel's newest guest as I turn a prisoner over to the
corrections officer's "We'll you missed dinner,,,,,but your just in time
for sex!
Here's a few hints to help you avoid situations that I have used that
have helped me stay out of trouble.
1. You say "I Pass, I never have any of these problems" well goodie for
you, so don't read the rest of this note, I'm 6 foot,have broad
shoulders and talk like a cop during a full fledged riot BUT always use
"COMMON SENSE" in restroom use. These are key words here Ladies and
might appear on the test later.
2. If your one of those that gets his kicks out of using the ladies
room? I'll help the officer cuff you.
3. Look for a restroom in an area that is out of the way. I have found
that almost all of the casinos in Vegas that have convention areas that
are less frequently used. Learn where they are or ask other girls.
3. Look for the FAMILY USE TYPE washrooms where you can go in and lock
the door behind you.
4. If your in your hotel where your staying? Use your room for goodness
sakes.
5. Look for a female security officer and explain your situation, I have
used this a number of times and they were not only very sympathetic but
cleared the washroom out and stood guard by the door while myself and
another T girl took care of business!
6. When using in the ladies room- GET IN GET OUT , toes pointed forward
!!! And don't be stupid and stand by the mirror "PRIMPING". The less
amount of time you spend in the ladies room the better. Your in there to
"P" for god's sakes, not to chat about beauty secrets or try to hustle a
GG for a date.
7. Conversing with Ladies in the restroom...how really stupid can you
get........you think your gonna get a date?
8. Limit BEER and Diet Coke consumption !
9. If confronted ever by the Police, be courteous and never lie ( cops
hate that) and LOL Don't run !! I hope this doesn't scare any of you
newer girls off as it shouldn't. Seek out one of the Girls that is a
veteran of DLV, I'm sure that she will be able to help and if you have
any questions ? Drop me a note !
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