The news from Quebec is not encouraging for those who love liberty. In their new Quebec Policy Against Homophobia: Moving Together toward social equality, Provincial government of Quebec just gave itself permission to take all necessary steps to wipe out, not just “homophobia,” but also “heterosexism.” In the opening message from the minister of Justice, and minister responsible for the fight against homophobia, Kathleen Weil states:
“Over the last thirty years, Quebec has introduced a range of legislative measures leading to recognition for the legal equality of the sexual minorities. Despite this fact, full social acceptance for sexual diversity has yet to be achieved…. As the minister responsible for the fight against homophobia, I am proud to present the Quebec Policy against Homophobia. It relies on the participation of all institutions, and all Quebecers, to create a society free of prejudice with regard to sexual diversity. This is a key issue, since it involves the right of all individuals to achieve their potential and participate fully in all aspects of life in society, whatever their sexual orientation or identity.”
Relying on the participate of all institutions and all Quebecers? Making sure “all individuals achieve their potential” is the business of government?
Here is the definition of heterosexism:
Heterosexism: Affirmation of heterosexuality as a social norm or the highest form of sexual orientation; social practice that conceals the diversity of sexual orientations and identities in everyday representations, social relations and social institutions, in particular, by taking for granted that all people are heterosexual.
Uh, hello, Hetereosexuality is normal for our species. You will never wipe out the view that it is normal. Hence my claim: this policy is a blank check for teh govt of Quebec to make a high moral crusade out of doing the impossible.
More later.