When Our Heroes Let Us Down
This great and wondrous digital age, where all voices can be heard without any jet-lag, is really an amazing thing. It allows us to be an instant part of the world and be given access to so many events in real time. But it also allows us to see those we might look up to in an unfiltered light that might not reflect to well on them. J.K. Rowling recently made a simple comment in a tweet. 'But force women out of their jobs for stating that sex is real?' It was a short sentence, as is needed for any tweets. A quick read out of context and it looks rather innocent, if a little confusing. However, in full context, it was an undeniable attack against transgender people. Needless to say, in our present charged society, Rowling has come under attack from many who once praised her for her for her progressive views. There are comments out there from trans people who found Rowling's writings inspirational and helped them to come out and be themselves, who now feel betrayed.