Indiana Councilman comes out as transgender woman of color: report

A Republican councilman in Indiana has come out as a transgender woman of color. Ryan Webb made this stunning and brave announcement and was met with many threats of people who suggest he's mocking a dangerous fad that seems to be taking over liberal males across the nation. Ryan Webb gave a statement to I-Team 8 suggesting that he also identifies as an American Indian woman. I guess he's getting the backlash because people aren't taking him seriously and saying he's just pretending to be those things.

Councilman Ryan Webb's statement was posted on WishTV in a news article saying the following:

“Our family has been receiving violent threats throughout the day from intolerant liberals who refuse to accept my decision to live my life however I choose. I don’t really see how an interview will improve the situation.

“It is unfortunate, but a group called Indiana Progressives has decided to organize a hate and harassment campaign against me and my family by publishing my address and encouraging people to unlawfully congregate at my home. You can read their comments on my public post. I have to look out for the safety of my family, including our 6 children. There are people with serious mental health issues encouraging people who are unwelcome to come to my home, so I think it’s best to politely decline your on-camera interview.

“It is unfortunate that I cannot simply be given the same space and respect to explore my identity that so many of those targeting me demand for themselves. I have announced my position and that has not changed. I do not need anyone to approve or validate who I am for me to live my life the way I choose. I don’t feel like an on-camera interview is necessary or warranted. I’m simply living my life without concern for what others may think about my own personal decisions.

“I have recently decided to live my life however I choose to identify which happens to be as a woman of color. My American Indian heritage is not up for debate, although many would like it to be. It’s possible I may change my mind down the road. The process of identity exploration is complex and often times at the end of our personal journey we end right back where we started.

“I hope that in the future those asking for tolerance and understanding are willing to give it in return and not just to those who they feel is worthy of it. Nobody has the authority to validate or invalidate any individual who chooses to identify a certain way.

Delaware County Councilman Ryan Webb