New SCOTUS nominee

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

If that's the point she's making, she's not making it well.

I agree, and I am perhaps giving too much of the benefit of the doubt.

Originally Posted by DrPhil

With that said, it is true that sexual orientation is more easily hidden than race and ethnicity. Discrimination and -isms are about power dynamics and identifiability. If groups are not identifiable as a power minority, they are not easily targeted for bigotry and discrimination.

Now...that discussion sucked hairy rat balls.

How would you know what sucking hairy rat balls was like?

And I'd modify the statement I left in your quote slightly. They are no easy individual targets for bigotry, but lack of visibility can also increase the prejudice against the group itself. If only because there's no one visible to contradict the stereotypes. I'm not sure I'm making my point clear, so do let me know if you think I'm just being more confusing.

I'm trying to get at the idea of "GAY PEOPLE ARE LIKE X Y Z. Oh wait, my best friend Bob is gay? Well, he's ok... and so is that singer I like, and my neighbor.. well I guess they're not so bad." i just don't know what word I'm looking for.