It’s semi-relevant, but like another user above explained in more detail, it’s just a component of a larger trend of self loathing and repression.
Religion is ultimately to blame, really. Who cares if a Republican is gay. It’s only a problem when they start pushing major anti-LGBT initiatives because they think that earns them enough good person points with invisible sky daddy to make up for their own “sin”.
It’s semi-relevant, but like another user above explained in more detail, it’s just a component of a larger trend of self loathing and repression.
Religion is ultimately to blame, really. Who cares if a Republican is gay. It’s only a problem when they start pushing major anti-LGBT initiatives because they think that earns them enough good person points with invisible sky daddy to make up for their own “sin”.