It is still using "gay" as an insult and is a direct insult to all the people who are STILL "in the closet" because they are afraid of what people like mike johnson will do them if they pursue their own happiness.
This is right up there with "I am not insulting gay people, I am insulting motor cyclists" in terms of tone deafness that is largely indistinguishable from bigotry.
There are so many other ways to shit on this asshole. Let's pick one that doesn't attack our LGBTQ+ friends?
Its not entirely uncommon for homophobes to later come out as bi. They mistakenly assume their experience is universal and that sexuality is a choice for everyone as it is for them. Their hatred is deep reactionary denial of their own nature.
It is still using "gay" as an insult and is a direct insult to all the people who are STILL "in the closet" because they are afraid of what people like mike johnson will do them if they pursue their own happiness.
This is right up there with "I am not insulting gay people, I am insulting motor cyclists" in terms of tone deafness that is largely indistinguishable from bigotry.
There are so many other ways to shit on this asshole. Let's pick one that doesn't attack our LGBTQ+ friends?
Its not entirely uncommon for homophobes to later come out as bi. They mistakenly assume their experience is universal and that sexuality is a choice for everyone as it is for them. Their hatred is deep reactionary denial of their own nature.