Fri Sep 20 11:35:33 UTC 2024: ## Double Standards Exposed: LGBT Media’s Selective Outrage Over “Sexual Preference”
A stark double standard has been revealed in the way LGBT media reacts to the phrase “sexual preference,” depending on who utters it. While the term was deemed offensive and a “dog whistle” during Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings, President Joe Biden’s use of the same phrase during a recent interview with the Washington Blade went unchallenged.
In 2020, Barrett’s use of “sexual preference” sparked outrage across major news outlets. The term was condemned as insensitive and outdated, implying that sexual orientation is a choice. The media even went so far as to highlight that the Associated Press and The New York Times banned its use in their reporting.
However, during a glowing interview with Biden, the Washington Blade overlooked the president’s use of the same phrase. The article praised Biden’s administration as the most pro-LGBT in history and even cited his “respect and admiration” for the community.
This blatant double standard demonstrates the politically motivated nature of this outrage, according to The Federalist. The outlet argues that the media’s selective outrage is driven by their desire to paint the Biden administration in a positive light and sabotage Republican candidates, particularly those who do not align with their political agenda.
The Federalist argues that the focus should be on the actual impact of policies and actions, rather than on using language as a weapon for political gain. They contend that the selective use of language only serves to further divide and politicize an already sensitive issue.
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