The Drag Queens Fighting Performance Bans in Texas
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As a series of repressive bills targets drag shows across the country, performers in Texas try out a novel defense.
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I've thought a lot about some of the recent laws passed here. On one hand I think I should leave and find a place safe to raise a family where extremists don't lead the crazy law cycle. Similarly, I've not found a church since we left due to their harsh opinions on LBGTQ. One of my pastor's comments to us was that by not providing an alternative opinion we can't help other people see the world differently. That stuck with me.
I think being kind to others, even Abbott and his cronies (who I truly hate), and other of like minded colleagues, is the best medicine. There needs to be dissenting votes and different life experiences where love and kindness exists. I have very little social or economic friction in my life so it's easy for me to take this stance. I get that. I just think if I can soften my heart others can too. I would even argue the Bible is a useful tool to help move alt rights more to the middle.
I try to teach my kids that name calling is bad and being kind and doing good is all that matters. I am hopeful that love and kindness will prevail.
This is all well and good, but there is a difference between being kind and being nice. I think people conflate the two far too often. If I had kids (which I do not) I’d want to make certain they understood the difference.
Exactly. This is why I love the phrase "All y'all are welcome, but you gotta act right."
I appreciate the kindness. I had a very sweet conversation with one of my derby teammates about being trans. She said the bible, to her, said to love everyone and treat them with kindness. That's all we ask for.