The Slacktivist discusses negative tweets and Facebook postings in response to the multi-colored Oreo cookie commercial meant to appeal LGBT customers.
…LGBT people are existentially controversial. …
The cookie endorses no candidate, advocates no piece of pending legislation, favors no political party. But it reminds others that LGBT people exist , and that is perceived as a horrific insult by those who would prefer they didn’t.
It boils down to something like “My right to be offended by your existence trumps your right to exist.” That’s a pretty dark and creepy place to wind up at in response to such a fabulously festive cookie.
via My right to be offended by your existence trumps your right to exist.