Opposing "Outing" Is, In And Of Itself, Homophobic

[ruggerson]

If you start from the premise that there is no moral difference between straight people and gay people, you cannot, in any good conscience, oppose the public discussion of an individual's affectional or sexual orientation.

We do not bat an eye when inquiring if a public figure, or merely someone we know in day to day life for that matter, is married or has children. It's a common discussion that arises in the office, outside the schoolyard, or at the gym. When you ask if someone is married, you are essentially seeking to "out" someone, as the answer will partially inform you as to the familial makeup of the individual you are inquiring about.

"Outing" only those who oppose a progressive political agenda, as revenge for their hypocritical political leanings, is just as homophobic as opposing "outing" in general. Truthtelling about someone's family is only a weapon, when we are using society's hatred as a bludgeon to destroy.

The concept of "outing" is homophobic to the core. There should be no "outing" as there should be no closet.

Movie stars, politicians, authors - if we discuss their family life in the media, and we do every day, then there should never be a double standard of silence for gay people. If we disclose the romantic and family structure of the straight person, we must do the same for the gay one.

The homophobes will NEVER begin to understand how common and, yes, mundane homosexuality is
in the world until we start publicly treating homosexuality exactly the same way we treat the subject of heterosexuality.

You oppose "Outing" on the grounds that you are putting people's lives in danger?

Sorry. It's YOU that are putting people's lives in danger by perpetuating the silence of the closet and the virulently homophobic double standard that seeks to render gay people, and their families, invisible and perpetually second class.