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[–] 61 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I opposed childhood gender transitions, unlawful and divisive DEI mandates, and the excesses of Critical Race Theory. I argued against biological males competing in women’s sports and being housed in women’s prisons. I did so loudly and publicly, losing many friends along the way. My stance wasn’t rooted in hate or fear but in a commitment to reason and fairness. My loyalty was to the truth, not to political tribes. Maintaining my integrity cost me greatly, but I believed it was worth it.

Fool.

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  • [–] 53 points 1 year ago

    That paragraph combined with this one is truly baffling:

    I can think of a hundred issues more pressing to the American public than the existence of same-sex marriage: inflation, the cost of healthcare, national security, the war in Gaza — the list goes on.

    I was fine with centering the core of my political philosophy on issues that only impact a small amount of people until the party I aligned myself with started targeting a group I belong to. Now I want to talk about how there are more important things to focus on.

    Bitch please, there were always more important things to focus on but you didn't care until the hate stopped primarily originating from you and started being directed at you.

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  • [–] 9 points 1 year ago

    She really is. I was struck by her defense when the leopard started eating her face: substitute a few words and it’s at least as valid against what she thinks is justified

    Many on the cultural right are forgetting something critical: [gender affirmative care] doesn’t infringe upon anyone else’s rights. A crucial argument against [sane sex marriage] was the infringement on women’s rights. But …, [gender affirming care] isn’t a zero-sum issue. There isn’t a finite number of spots on the “[childrens sports] team.” My getting [care] takes nothing away from [people who don’t need it]. And I will fight for my right to do so just as fiercely as I fought against radical ideologies that threatened other American values

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