I have no idea what Hirono was thinking by asking this question, but was it legit? Seems odd to ask ACB if she has ever sexually assaulted someone.
If you are a supporter of the LGBT community worried about conservative judges pushing back the clock, the use of "sexual preference" versus "sexual orientation" is a giant red flag."Sexual preference" is now an offensive term, lol.
Apparently, as of 2018, she asks that of every candidate for confirmation. I'm sure that the fine people of Hawaii are perfectly happy with the preparation that she's putting into these hearings.
I have no idea what Hirono was thinking by asking this question, but was it legit? Seems odd to ask ACB if she has ever sexually assaulted someone.
Its embarrassing to ask anyone, let alone a woman, if they've been accused of rape.Apparently, as of 2018, she asks that of every candidate for confirmation. I'm sure that the fine people of Hawaii are perfectly happy with the preparation that she's putting into these hearings.
Doesn’t everyone have a sexual preference? It seems a dumb thing to get angry over. I prefer to cry after sex and apologize profusely, but maybe that’s my orientation as well. Who knows?If you are a supporter of the LGBT community worried about conservative judges pushing back the clock, the use of "sexual preference" versus "sexual orientation" is a giant red flag.
For the record, Barrett said she misspoke.
The term "orientation" is now offensive. They sent the memo out this morning.Doesn’t everyone have a sexual preference? It seems a dumb thing to get angry over. I prefer to cry after sex and apologize profusely, but maybe that’s my orientation as well. Who knows?
what? Most gay people aren’t even oriental.The term "orientation" is now offensive. They sent the memo out this morning.
Science denierwhat? Most gay people aren’t even oriental.
So, now most people are sexually disoriented??????The term "orientation" is now offensive. They sent the memo out this morning.