I'm not comparing you to anything, I'm saying that folks like us make up a relatively small portion of the culture. Podcast brain meant I was compelled to word it sarcastically, and I apologize if you misunderstood.
Absolute last word on the subject. I think the Rittenhouse in your scenario can substitute the word Asian and have it come across just as racist. You can weaponise pretty much any word. I think this one has long since been reclaimed (I'm still not completely convinced it was ever racist).
See if you can spot the difference between "I'm gay and taking back the word 'queer' is empowering to me" and "I'm not Asian but I'm going to continue to use slurs against them, just not on this instance and that makes me sad."
I like guns too btw. I'm going to try to ignore the made up scenario where you compare me to Rittenhouse and get on with my queer life.
I'm not comparing you to anything, I'm saying that folks like us make up a relatively small portion of the culture. Podcast brain meant I was compelled to word it sarcastically, and I apologize if you misunderstood.
I see. It's okay then.
Absolute last word on the subject. I think the Rittenhouse in your scenario can substitute the word Asian and have it come across just as racist. You can weaponise pretty much any word. I think this one has long since been reclaimed (I'm still not completely convinced it was ever racist).
See if you can spot the difference between "I'm gay and taking back the word 'queer' is empowering to me" and "I'm not Asian but I'm going to continue to use slurs against them, just not on this instance and that makes me sad."