The fact that these extremists are calling for action against the LGBTQ+ community is unsettling, but not surprising. The “God hates fags” groups have been around forever, but now they livestream on the biggest social network in the world. A social network which has removed meaningful moderation, and given bigots the go-ahead to say slurs such as tranny with no repercussions. They will absolutely radicalize more people, and it will lead to more violence.
They’ll come for Obergefell—one of the SCOTUS justices has already signaled for it. It’s only a matter of time. Coming after trans people was just to get their foot in the door.
The fact that these extremists are calling for action against the LGBTQ+ community is unsettling, but not surprising. The “God hates fags” groups have been around forever, but now they livestream on the biggest social network in the world. A social network which has removed meaningful moderation, and given bigots the go-ahead to say slurs such as tranny with no repercussions. They will absolutely radicalize more people, and it will lead to more violence.
They’ll come for Obergefell—one of the SCOTUS justices has already signaled for it. It’s only a matter of time. Coming after trans people was just to get their foot in the door.