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The persecution of homosexuals absolutely has an impact on consolidating authority. * Some of your political opponents will be homosexual, so it gives you an a
by bitmasher9 1y ago
The persecution of homosexuals absolutely has an impact on consolidating authority.
* Some of your political opponents will be homosexual, so it gives you an avenue to remove them. You can turn a blind eye to your political allies, if they are discrete.
* You can use the accusation to persecute anyone.
* It sets the frame that the authority governs every private aspect of your life.
- Ray20 1y agoAmazing mental gymnastics, literally every point is applicable to prosecution for not wearing a seat belt. Only there are even more people who do not wear seat belts than practicing homosexuals, i.e. by your logic, a fine for not wearing a seat belt is MORE AUTHORITARIAN than the law on persecuting homosexuals.
- bitmasher9 1y agoSorry, I was not making a point about the larger discussion about wearing a seatbelt. While I agree that we shouldn’t have laws regulating seatbelt usage (for adults), I find your comparison disgusting and think it does more harm than good for gaining support.