My daughter’s America has become apocalyptic — safe states scattered, broken up by vast stretches of hostility
How people can choose hate and fear as a form of self-righteousness is the peak of narcissistic self-delusion. There’s nothing noble about being a bigot. There’s no honor in persecuting innocent people simply for existing. And it’s the epitome of cowardice to try to destroy that which you do not understand. These people live in a state of perpetual terror and outrage with regard to the world around them, yet they arrogantly presume to tell everyone else how to live? How dare they.
the entire transgender movement is filled with bigots though. most are super transphobic.
I haven’t read the article yet but damn that’s a sobering title. We must do better in the US (and the world). Really frustrating that we keep falling into the same bigoted patterns rather than treating everybody as inherently worthy of bodily autonomy and respect. Batshit that people are making this out to be a states rights issue.
Batshit that people are making this out to be a states rights issue.
like slavery? and this surprises you?
No, that’s why I said we’re falling into the same bigoted patterns as before. It’s not surprising but it is absolutely batshit that we keep rinsing and repeating the same cycle :/
It’s disgusting how Americans treats its own citizens.
Even in safe states there’s plenty of assholes. It’s sad really. These conservative Christians really need to judge not, turn the other cheek, and love the sinner.
In Rhode Island, my very blue state, two guys in their 30’s just got banned from the local Target for trying to dismane a Pride display in the store.
They kept yelling about “children come in here” as they were being escorted out.
The extremists have gotten very bold since Trump was elected.
I’m in a similar situation with my nonbinary kid and it terrifies me more every day.