A FB page has been set up to support Nikki Araguz. And she's going to need it. Peep this entry from today:
'When we broke for lunch at the court house, we went across the street to eat. People shouted a number of slurs at Nikki and transgender people and Nikki broke down. Mark with Resurrection MCC Houston led everyone in a prayer for strength. By the time Nikki was feeling better, it was time to walk back to the court house and do it all again.'
Hate to hear that.
As you probably guessed, this case is all over the Houston news and was one of the lead stories for the 6 PM newscast on KTRK-TV 13. Haven't checked the other news station sites in town such as KHOU-TV 11, KIAH-TV 39, KPRC-TV 2 or KRIV Fox 26 in order to monitor their coverage for any odious whiffs of transphobia.
Thomas Araguz III grew up in Wharton, TX which is 55 miles southwest of Houston.
One of the things his sister said that we can all agree on is that she would rather her brother be remembered for being a great father, a dedicated fire fighter, and family man other than this developing media circus.
Unfortunately, his heroic death is being turned into a tawdry money grabbing media circus and a case that could have a major lasting impact on our ability to get married.
