Reality Does Not Define Bigotry

Ms. Forstater’s declarations are based SOLELY on facts - not “unreasonable belief”.  You accuse her of “hatred” and “prejudice” without basis.  You demonstrate intolerance (definition - “unwillingness to accept views or beliefs that differ from one’s own”) by ascribing false motivations to those you disagree with. The rationale for her decision-making - called “biological reality” - does NOT fit the definition of “bigotry”.  Stop creating false narratives.  Do better!

We have all worked with people we disagree with. Only in Pride-Land is that basis for economic blackmail.  Suppose I am fat, I believe that’s good, and you say it’s bad.  You refuse to affirm my (unsubstantiated) beliefs about my biology (evidence to the contrary be damned).  So you’re fired - for speaking the truth!

Yes, LGBTQ’s tend to have shorter, more problematic lifespans. Have you studied this?  It would be naive to conclude (without examination) it’s 100%  due to external factors.

If archaeologists dig up our bones next millennium, they’ll write a paper about two homo sapiens males who lived 1,000 years ago. They won’t consult the Supreme Court.  They will base their conclusions solely on testable biological evidence and the fact that gender does not change after death.  You call this “deadnaming” (pun intended!), scientists call it “objectivity”.

So what’s the REAL issue here?  Some define gender based on biology, and biological reality informs belief.  Some recently re-defined gender based on declaration, that belief somehow creates reality.  One side accuses the other of bigotry, hatred, and fear - when  it’s nothing more than a different rationale.  “Pride” models and promotes intolerance this way.  The LGBTQ playbook seems very limited indeed.

I see you double-downed on the name-calling.  I will refrain from personally insulting or persecuting anyone who believes differently than me.  That’s called “tolerance”.  “Pride” practitioners have no room for it.

–Stacy Spink, Castro Valley