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It is not completely out of left field that this was act of hate or anger. I don't think that should be downplayed or discounted. It should be full-throatily condemned by every LGBT+ group and ally alike if that is the case. No hedging or excusing. The real danger here is the far right using this as a vehicle to further attack an already severely marginalized group.
There also needs to be a clear message to many others in the trans community that attacks like this will only make things worse. I have seen violent sentiments posted by trans people online. Violence is only going to accelerate violence. There are way more violent and better armed bigots than there are trans people, and encouraging an "open season" on trans people is not going to end well.
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