By Keelia Moeller | Minnesota Daily

Target took a controversial stand on transgender bathroom policies last week by welcoming shoppers to use whichever bathroom or fitting room matches the gender with which they identify.

Target’s decision has stirred uproar by certain customers who believe the new policy will invite “predators” to use public restrooms and fitting rooms — a terribly illogical fear.

The fear of “predators” in public facilities is nothing more than a blatant way to further stigmatize transgender people by defining them as a danger to society. Disguising prejudice under the false pretense of keeping children safe is a low blow.

 As a result, some have threatened to boycott the company unless it changes its policies. Others have proclaimed they will never use Target restrooms again.

 To them, I say, “Good riddance.”

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