Once upon a time, we were told that we shouldn’t violate the privacy of other people’s bedrooms, and as such the state should not criminalize what goes on in said private bedroom, including the question of homosexual activity. Such sexual activity between consenting adults of the same sex has over the past half century gone from being criminal and a sign of mental illness, to being “more equal” than others.
After legalization, the clamor was for tolerance. The claim was that being able to do what you want in the privacy of your home was not enough, and that people ought to tolerate those who are homosexual (or other such atypical sexuality). Both privacy and tolerance readily appeals to the American sense of respect and fairness. Certainly people could try to convince society that aside from the actual sexual activity, there was not difference between homosexuals and heterosexuals. If things had just stood there, and society allowed to adapt and evolve, then perhaps the vast majority of Americans today would happily let homosexuals be and not interfere with the “privacy of the bedroom” and otherwise live and let live. Unfortunately, “tolerance” turned out to be but “Act I” of a wholesale reconstruction of society towards quite intolerant ends.
The Dept. of Justice is now being pushed towards mandatory affirmation of not just homosexuality, but of all such proclivities of the entire LGBTQWTF&c.&c. movement. A brochure, sent to all managers in the Dept. of Justice, suggested, among other things:
DON’T judge or remain silent. Silence will be interpreted as disapproval.
DO respond with interest and curiosity. Asking respectful questions will set a positive, supportive tone.
In other words, the manager must not only tolerate, but must be forced to proactively affirm, approve, and celebrate homosexuality.
