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> This is, quite literally, the best and safest time in the history of the US to be openly LGBT.

You haven't been following legislative efforts in recent years. Safety peaked several years ago, and has been rapidly declining since then.

This is a common sentiment that misses the point. Human happiness isn't based on how good or bad things are in absolute terms, it's based on whether things are getting better or worse.

Also, there's no need to insult other users.

As a trans person, I have to disagree in the strongest terms.

It's not so great if you're a lesbian, unfortunately. Female-only dating and social spaces have been almost entirely eradicated, and women who complain about this get endlessly harassed.

You've got a good point, but HN doesn't want to hear it (demonstrating your point.)