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Beeswax's avatar

Gary, once again you're right on the money. As much as this old dyke hates to believe that we're going backwards in terms of eliminating homophobia, there's no refuting your observation. I came out 50 years ago, when homophobia was the norm. The fear of being accused of pedophilia was ever present, especially for people who worked in fields like teaching, social work, and medicine. But the activism of the Gay and Women's Liberation movements transformed society, and I've led a relatively peaceful life as an out lesbian for many years.

Now I speak out against transgender ideology: its disastrous effects on scientific truth, the bodies and minds of minors, and the rights of women. On Substack there's been an uptick in awareness of the dangers of trans ideology, but now it’s mixed with anti-gay rhetoric. The old trope conflating gay with pedophilia, and the long-lasting stain of NAMBLA, never totally died. Many people, especially religious people, view homosexuality as a perversion, just another flavor of trans that needs to be eradicated. This is largely the result of fetishists — male transvestites — breaching the inviolable boundary of childhood by imposing Drag Queen Story Hour on toddlers and kindergarteners. The rebranding of pedophiles as “minor-attracted persons” has entered the queer lexicon. Pardon me, but WHAT THE HELL?

Your insight regarding the ignorance and sanctimony of talking heads like Jon Stewart and John Oliver is astute. Yes, they are deluded by another homophobic trope. Why would a parent want their child to suffer the awful pain of "gender non-conformity" (i.e. growing up to be gay or lesbian), when they can easily be transformed into a garden-variety, "gender conforming" heterosexual?

My favorite part of your article: "...Rather than having four pre-arranged accommodating guests who parrot approved talking points, I’d like to see Stewart face off against a panel of four butch lesbians who have no use for a man.” Sign me up!

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Leah Rose's avatar

A friend is dealing with her local school district over their support of her 16-year-old daughter pursuing a trans identity, including pronouns and name change. She's an excellent writer and also took issue with Jon Stewart's smugly righteous regressiveness. I think you'll find it a worthwhile read:

https://redfordg.substack.com/p/big-pharmas-new-mascot

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