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They're probably not doing it just because, my guess is that it's to appeal to the fasci- I mean- conservative government heading the US right now. And yes, I am aware that they are probably going to restrict more stuff as time goes on if they're unimpeded. I'm just looking for a solid motive

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[–] diykeyboards@lemmy.world 78 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (3 children)

It's all in in black and white in Project 2025.

Ban porn > Categorize LGBT as Porn > LGBT is crime > LGBT in prison

Religious zealots and bigots were given the reigns. This is what we get.

Regarding payment processing specifically, they are under direct pressure from religious lobbyists and are folding like a cheap suit.

[–] EvilFonzy@lemmy.world 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

You're right except the zealots and bigots are the ones being propagandized to support the legislation. The reason for it has always been for expanded prison labor. That's where America's slavery thrives. Don't play into the culture war while corporations and the owning class take everything from us.

[–] Montagge@lemmy.zip 1 points 15 hours ago

Nah, they want this legislation.

[–] uhdeuidheuidhed@thelemmy.club 5 points 18 hours ago (3 children)

Do they specifically mention how banning porn is a step towards attacking queer people?

[–] LikeableLime@piefed.social 32 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

If you read Project 2025 you would find that literally on Page 1 they equate pornography with "the spread of transgenderism and drag queens" and claim that all of the above are "invading their school libraries" so all further references to combating "pornography" in the text also means transgender people.

You can read it for yourself here and I strongly advise you to do so to stay informed. The enemy has laid bare every single one of their tactics and remaining ignorant to it is irresponsible.

[–] blackbelt352@lemmy.world 16 points 18 hours ago

Red states have already passed legislation classify any book that has any form ofnLGBT representation as obscene and not fit for school libraries. It's the same process on a bigger scale.

[–] thisbenzingring@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 17 hours ago

just do a web search with "project 2025 porn" and marval at it... it is amazing

here is a good write up example https://www.gratefulweb.com/articles/project-2025-war-porn-privacy-and-progress

[–] Denjin@feddit.uk 1 points 16 hours ago

A certain section of society watched The Handmaid's Tale (they wouldn't read it because books are bad) and thought: "yes please, let's have some of that thank you very much" this is the thin end of the wedge.