There is a
difference between prejudice, bigotry, and political correctness. All three are personal opinions that shade a
subject according to the perceiver. And
each is intended to limit the freedom of action and expression of others.
Prejudice is
an attitude that prevents the objective consideration of an issue.
Bigotry is
intolerance linked to prejudice.
Political
correctness is an effort to avoid making others uncomfortable through actions
or language, regardless of its appropriateness. Political correctness also makes
it uncomfortable to express ribaldry - humor that borders on indelicacy - which
I find amusing.
Scientifically,
genetically, there are two genders, male and female, the inseminators and the progenitors;
but the blurring of sexual orientation has existed since the advent of
mankind. It even shows itself in our
closest cousins, the chimpanzees.
LGBTQ+ has
nothing to do with gender science, but identifies how an individual feels.
At a
personal level, I do find it confusing.
Lesbian: I
get it. I wouldn’t mind watching.
Gay: Gay men
that I have met are the nicest people. But
kissing some dude and seeing him necked is not on my bucket list. My brother-in-law is gay. He is
the most loving and considerate person I have ever known, and I love him dearly. I would hold him up as an example for any
young boy to emulate.
Bi: See
above
Trans: Now
there is a perplexity. Attractive
looking, nice skin, nice breasts, all the correct orifices; never have periods,
never have PMS, never suffer menopause – I would think females would be jealous.
Queer: now
what’s that? You already have LGBT – What's
the difference?
+ : Come on. How many categories do we need? You should watch who you associate with your
group. At some point, you will look ridiculous.
Suppose we
change it to LGBTH. Let’s not exclude heterosexuals.
But the real
question might be: Why do we need to identify ourselves with any group? Groups divide us.
Like Popeye says: I am what I am what I am….
the Ol'Buzzard
When the expression of ribaldry is based in ignorance, it loses any genuine humour. That's what is missed by people who don't understand the ignorance.
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