JK Rowling shared a shocking post on X about not fearing the consequences if the government passes a law stating that it’s a hate crime to label people with the wrong pronoun, and she’s not kidding!
The famous author of “Harry Potter” mentioned that he would gladly spend time in prison if “the alternative is forced speech and forced denial of reality.”
JK Rowling Says Calling Correct Pronouns Is ‘Forced Speech’
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In a recent post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the 58-year-old British philanthropist said that he would gladly spend two years in prison for using the wrong pronoun for someone. He goes on to state that forcing people to use the correct pronouns is a form of “forced speech.”
Rowling responded to a tweet about voting for the UK Labor Party that read, “Vote Labour, get a two-year term!”
He replied, “I will gladly do two years if the alternative is forced speech and forced denial of the reality and importance of sex. Bring a court case, I say. It’s going to be more fun than I’ve ever had on the red carpet.”
I would happily do two years if the alternative was forced speech and forced denial of the reality and importance of sex. Bring a court case, I say. It’s going to be more fun than I’ve ever had on the red carpet.
— JK Rowling (@jk_rowling) October 17, 2023
According to Daily MailThe Labor Party is drawing up plans to implement tougher penalties for misgendering people in the LGBTQ community.
The harsh punishment is aimed at people who deliberately target the community as a form of abuse. While it’s unclear when the new law will go into effect or if it will, some celebrities are uncomfortable with the report, including Rowling.
Last year, the government stated that deliberately misgendering people for the purpose of ridicule and hostility was seen as a hate crime. However, the upcoming Labor policy could see people serve two years in prison.
JK Rowling Says She Will ‘Do OK’ In Prison Kitchen Task
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In a second tweet, Rowling made it clear to anyone curious that she would be interested in keeping the prison library, but that kitchen duty isn’t a bad idea. This tweet, which went viral with over a million impressions, got several reactions and support from fans.
“See you inside. I really like the kitchen,” wrote one fan, to which Rolling replied, “hoping for a library, obviously, but I think I could do well in a kitchen.”
Plus, he explained why being in charge of prison laundry might be a problem, saying he has a “tendency to shrink things/turn them pink by accident.”
In another example, a fan wrote, “Imagine being rocked by JK,” to which the writer replied, “That made me laugh so hard it scared my husband.”
While there are some opinions about the upcoming policy, it’s clear that Rowling is not happy about it and wants everyone to know.
Fans Divided Over Author’s Tweets
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When celebrities publicly express their opinions about something, fans can either support or oppose them. Following Rowling’s recent tweet, some of her fans agreed with her and praised her for speaking out against the policy.
One fan wrote, “You are a brave and honorable woman.” Another commented on the post, saying, “I’ve been following you recently because of the truth you speak.”
A third person said, “A court case for free speech?! What’s up with this ridiculous threat? What has become of Europe, the continent that gave us the Great Enlightenment and the humanistic philosophy of Rousseau and Voltaire? What have we become? One a complete falsehood. Wake up, Europe!”
While some fans agree with Rowlings, others continue to call her out.
One user wrote, “Wonder if you’d change your mind if one of your kids came up to you and said, ‘Mom, I think I’m in the wrong body….”
Another commenter asked, “Rowling, what happened to you? Have you always been this fanatic?”
A third person said, “No one is “forcing” anyone to be a good human being, your refusal to be good is bragging, and “forced denial of the reality & importance of sex” is a straw man argument. No one is denying biological sex. They are just admitting that sex and gender are not the same.”
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