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No. I don't like how being queer has granted me special rights, both legally and socially. I find it easier to just say I'm queer, but not a part of the rainbow.
I dislike being grouped in the more rabid aspects of the queer community, the kind that religiously defends Drag, encourages sexual deviancy and praises censorship.
And I especially dislike the forcefulness of pride. A day. A month. Another month. It never stops. It's just so artificial and exists purely to sell rainbow products and prime-time entertainment. 'keep consuming, you gay.'
I would love to know the "special rights" being queer grants people. I could use some
Mainly in the employment sector. You're more likely to be hired if you happen to be queer. Likewise, I can take someone to court for calling me a fag or what other slur they blurt out, yet they can't take me to court if I attack their heterosexuality. That doesn't seem fair to me.
More likely to be hired if queer? On what universe??