1. LGBTQ+ and HEALTHY DEMOCRACY
If we want to understand this political moment we have to realize things like blackmail have been used against politicians. Donald Trump and Roger Stone were mentored by Roy Cohn who used blackmail extensively.
If we want to understand this political moment we have to realize things like blackmail have been used against politicians. Donald Trump and Roger Stone were mentored by Roy Cohn who used blackmail extensively.
2. Additionally, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell ended because the military didn’t want people living double lives who had security clearances. This change in protocol was enacted to lessen security risks.
3. But we have an entire party of a two party system in the United States that is anti-LGBTQ+. This is a security risk and we should talk about it as such. Healthy Democracy demands that people live their lives healthfully and openly.
4. We should not care who you love but how you love. Are you kind? Are you honest? Is your relationship equitable? Even unhealthy relationships between straight couples can make for blackmail and we should be talking about that.
5. Both Clinton and JFK were cavalier and unhealthy in their extramarital affairs and it put our country at risk. Too many sex scandals and closeted gays have been tied to the Republican Party.
6. All too often we joke about it but it is something we need to take seriously. Every protection that we give the Queer community, especially to the young is wise, not just because it’s the kind thing to do but it also protects our democracy from corrupting abuse/blackmail. 🏳️🌈🇺🇸
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