The joy over this bombing has a distinctly anti-LGBTQIA+ flavor
Some people seem a little too happy about seeing this fail. It can't be explained simply by superhero movie fatigue.
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Or should I assume that you're referring to Ezra Miller, an individual who has been caught on camera physically assaulting a woman, had been involved in various other criminal assaults, and groomed and apparently kidnapped a Native American child?
Ordinarily, I'd sympathise with your concern regarding transphobic jubilation, but ultimately, equality should be about FAIRNESS and treating people equally, and, that being the case, Ezra (whose pronouns I respect and will adhere to) is still a PIECE OF SHIT, just as OJ Simpson is a Black POS (which has NOTHING to with with 'racism') and Kevin Spacey is a gay POS (which has nothing to do with 'homophobia').
Miller has a problematic past, but we must keep in mind the struggles they have had as part of a marginalized community. No doubt their mental health issues haven't been dealt with properly, and have been made worse by a lifetime experiencing discrimination and trauma.
Keep in mind it's only recently that we have even begun to acknowledge non binary and gender fluid identities. Imagine living in a place where you are told every day that you don't exist.
In this instance, I DON'T CARE.
Miller hails from a privileged, educated, well-to-do and supportive family.
As much as I support trans and non-binary individuals, unlike many on this site, as a GENUINE FEMINIST, I will NOT tolerate the PHYSICAL ASSAULT of women, or the GROOMING of underage children.
And whilst I am a rehabilitative-and-clemency-minded liberal, who favours a contextual approach to criminology, that accounts for the background and circumstances of each individual perp, Miller's identity and existence as part of a marginalised community would appear to have NO bearing on their behaviour, particularly the aforementioned assaults.
Also, we need to be smart here, and entertain the possibility that Miller is a bullshit-artist who is using their stated non-binary identity as some sort of defence/mitigation for their crimes.
Until I know any differently, I will continue to respect Miller's pronouns, but let's not be naive here. We cannot assume everyone operates in good faith, and just because I might hypothetically say "I'm a woman. My pronouns are her/she," it doesn't mean I'm being honest.