When the “woke” mania swept the country in 2020, I took a step back and reevaluated where I stood and why I stood there. To my surprise, I found that I agreed with conservatives and libertarians on a number of issues. 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.
There’s no such thing as “woke mania.” There’s being aware of the historic systemic racism, and the absurd backlash by the Right when that systemic racism & bigotry is called out.
Childhood gender transitions are very rare, very individualized, heavily monitored and regulated, and ultimately none of your business.
There are no “unlawful DEI mandates.” That’s just the Rights’ fear-mongering when it comes to fixing the systemic racism & bigotry mentioned before.
There is no “excess of critical race theory.” That’s just some elective education focused on understanding the systemic racism & bigotry mentioned before.
There are less than 0.01% of athletes who are transgender, and it is also none of your business. It has no effect on your life.
There are less than 0.001% of prisoners who are transgender, and it is also none of your business. It has no effect on your life.
Your stance is clearly rooted in hate and fear. There is no “reason or fairness” in what you are saying. Your loyalty is not to truth, it’s based on selfishness and cowardice. Parroting right-wing lies and fear tactics. There’s no integrity in your words.
Being a lesbian doesn’t mean you can’t also be a racist and/or bigot. It just also means you’re a hypocrite too.