The Gay Voices' Anti-LGBT Epithet Debate: The Platinum Rule Seems To Apply
By: Autumn Sandeen Wednesday March 7, 2012 12:13 pm
http://pamshouseblend.firedoglake.com/2012/03/07/the-gay-voices-anti-lgbt-epithet-debate-the-platinum-rule-seems-to-apply/I'm one who completely agrees with the premise of GLAAD's tag line: Words and Images Matter. Currently, GLAAD is combating the anti-LGBT language used by 80′s Growing Pains star Kirk Cameron. Cameron referred to LGBT people as "unnatural," "detrimental," and "ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization." Cameron is identified as a born-again Christian.
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There seems to be an undercurrent here of Don't be cruel to others, but instead be thoughtful and kind. So, when it comes to terms that GLAAD identifies as derogatory and demeaning, I take the side of GLAAD.
And, I take the side of the National Center for Transgender Equality's (NCTE's) Mara Keisling.
