Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
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Poke a Bigot in the Eye: Happy Homosexuality

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  • 5 comments
cmcmck

cmcmck

January 15 2015, 13:45:07 UTC 6 years ago

What a piece of work that minister is.

The one thing we all have in common at that point is that we're dead, gay or straight, male of female, Jew or Christian.
ysabetwordsmith

Yes...

ysabetwordsmith

January 15 2015, 20:02:06 UTC 6 years ago

And yet some people insist on carrying privilege past the grave.

I really hope someone sues him for fraud, breach of contract, emotional distress, or whatever else can be made to stick.
cmcmck

Re: Yes...

cmcmck

January 15 2015, 20:04:20 UTC 6 years ago

You'll have seen the recent cases of what's been done to people in my position after death? The thought of erasure? That really scares me.
ysabetwordsmith

Re: Yes...

ysabetwordsmith

January 15 2015, 20:45:01 UTC 6 years ago

I've seen many counts of erasure across many disadvantaged groups. Women, lesbians, people of color, people with disabilities, etc. It's frustrating.
cmcmck

Re: Yes...

cmcmck

January 16 2015, 08:14:05 UTC 6 years ago

And it seems to be on the rise.