(August 30, 2020 at 2:18 pm)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: I kind of think the LGBTQ community may be over-reacting to what she’s said on the topic. She doesn’t seem to be transphobic, but I think she may have a bit of a tin ear when it comes to this subject.You're tap-dancing in a minefield when you talk to some folks no matter how carefully you speak. I ceased to bother worrying about that long ago.
I once remarked that I wished black people had better jobs. I was excoriated for it, when what I meant was that black people should have the opportunity FOR better jobs.
I think the situation with Rowling may be similar.
Boru
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J.K. Rowling had to return civil rights award
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