I was watching a video posted here about an MRA rally happening in Toronto. Some of the people who were, apparently, "against" rights for men, were chanting "Racist sexist MRAs, anti-gay, go away!".

I'd like you to know that I, as well as I think most "MRAs" agree with you. If you are a racist, or sexist, or anti-gay [or I'll add: trans-phobic] Mens Rights Advocate, then yes, please go away.

There was a question posed to somebody wearing a sign that was along the lines of "if a transgendered man wanted to speak at a Men's Rights Advocate meeting, would you let them?"

My answer to this is: of course. In fact, the question seems to be a bit absurd to me.

I'm sure that transgender men have their own set of unique problems as men, and I would love to know of ways that I can support them. I would love to hear their voice.

I think there might be some confusion among some people about what Mens Rights Advocates are in favor of. It's very simple, and it is in fact right in the name:

I, as an MRA, am in favor of rights for men. Full stop. There is no qualification for that, there is no extra information needed for that.

I don't care if you are gay. The only thing I can say about you being gay is that I'm really sorry for the way that some parts of society treat you. That's really unfair of them.

I also don't care if you are trans-sexual. I care about the rights of men, not the rights of chromosomes. If you identify as a man, then you probably face some of the same challenges as other Mens Rights Advocates.

Another thing from that video: one of the MRAs said that he thinks that rape is "hilarious".

Rape is NOT hilarious. Rape is awful. There is no disagreement here between any group other than rapists.

What men are asking, and I think this is where the confusion comes from, is for equal treatment within the justice system.

If a man is raped, that is awful. If a woman is raped, that is awful too.

Neither of these things should be trivialized. That is the point.

What do mens' rights advocates want, then?

Mostly they want for their struggles as men [that is: gay, transgender, bisexual, or any other form] to be heard. They want to be able to speak up when they're having bad things happen to them.

Are your kids being taken away from you as part of a divorce?

Have you been sexually assaulted?

Have you been marginalized?

Then you should be able to speak up about it. You should be able to ask for help.

THAT is the point of mens' human rights. Not to oppress gay or transgender people.

(I apologize in advance if "trans-curious" is not a thing. What I mean is: somebody who is unsure. This is not meant to be a jab at anybody)