Angst of repressed homoeroticism expressed in Judge Philpot’s writings and speeches
Firstly,
it goes without saying that sexuality is a deeply personal aspect of human life
and people should never be persecuted for their sexual orientation or gender
identification.
The
context of this discussion relates to the destructive consequences of homophobia
itself, and the fact that in many people, homophobia may be a violent outward expression
of repressed same-sex attraction.
People
brought up in socially orthodox households headed by disciplinarian male
figures, are thought to be particularly prone to channeling their inner
conflict into aggressive homophobia. A notable recent case where this has been speculated
is the example of Pulse nightclub shooter, Omar Mateen.
Judge
Philpot has demonstrated an unusual degree of animus against gays through his
speeches and actions as a Kentucky State senator, attempting to introduce a constitutional
amendment to protect the state’s ant-sodomy law while campaigning against gays
at every opportunity. 1 A notable and telling example was his attempt to screen
gay porn at the Lexington public library, ostensibly to show how disgusting gay
sex actually was, and perhaps to justify his own trips to adult stores on
Winchester Road where the films were purchased.
Even
after being appointed as a judge in family court, he has openly expressed
disdain for same-sex marriage while claiming that his attitude towards gays and
lesbians is no longer discriminatory. He attributes the “phenomenal love” he
has discovered towards gays and lesbians to the fact that they now constitute
almost half the adoptions he oversees in family court. 2 He puts this attitude in
context by pointing out that they are willing to adopt children who are
difficult to place, so their assistance supports his own well-known aversion to
legal abortion.
His odd perception of homosexuality being a contsant temptation even for "straight" individuals is maintained in his discussions of the effects of the US Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage.
He seems to think that men dining together are now more likely to be persumed to be romantically involved as a result of the the court's decision.
So much so, that he is now conscious of being seen having lunch with his male friends.
His odd perception of homosexuality being a contsant temptation even for "straight" individuals is maintained in his discussions of the effects of the US Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage.
He seems to think that men dining together are now more likely to be persumed to be romantically involved as a result of the the court's decision.
So much so, that he is now conscious of being seen having lunch with his male friends.
The
strange dichotomy continues to manifest itself in his autobiographical book, Judge Z.3
Strangely,
for a book that is “pedagogical” on the subject of marriage, his alter ego is
portrayed as a widower whose wife passed away quietly years before and is
barely mentioned throughout the book. This odd attitude is maintained by Judge Philpot in the follow-up speeches to promote his book. In warning about the legalization of gay marriage, he describes the rise of "thruples" and even suggests that his wife would be amenable to a man named Nosario, who currently helps around the house, assuming more of Judge Philpot's husbandly duties. 4
Judge
Philpot’s description of male physical attributes is equally interesting. His
earlier book Ford’s Wonderful World of Golf 5 is replete with admirable
descriptions of the anatomy of its male characters (Judge Philpot is apparently "a leg man") and bereft of such praise
for the females. In “Judge Z’, he is especially flattering towards a therapist named
Don Lathem, a surrogate for his real life admirer Don Sizemore:
“Don Lathem
always made a good impression in court. He didn’t look like a marriage
counselor. He was fit and tall, a former UK walk-on basketball player, and he
moved with the athletic grace of a guard, which is what he had been, and still
was in his church league. He had a boyish face that made Judge Z want to call
him “Opie,” with freckles and a big smile that he flashed often.”
Don
Sizemore, LCSW
Ron
Howard as the character “Opie” who reminds Judge Philpot of Don Lathem/Sizemore
Judge Philpot’s sexuality is his own business and nobody else’s. However, the degree of homophobia he has exhibited gives rise to serious concern for those parties in his courtroom (and outside) who may become collateral damage as a result of the conflict between his inner demons.
In fact, Judge Philpots erratic and passion driven behavior on the bench poses a danger to most parties in his court even if they do not perceive themselves to be amongst the his targets.
Men:
http://judgephilpot.blogspot.com/2017/01/attitude-towards-successful-men-part-1.html
http://judgephilpot.blogspot.com/2017/01/attitude-towards-successful-men-part-2.html
http://judgephilpot.blogspot.com/2017/01/attitude-towards-successful-men-part-3.html
Women:
http://judgephilpot.blogspot.com/2017/01/dichotomy-in-judge-philpots-attitude.html
http://judgephilpot.blogspot.com/2017/01/dichotomy-in-judge-philpots-attitude_11.html
Minorities:
http://judgephilpot.blogspot.com/2016/11/yep-tim-philpot-is-still-racist-bigot.html
http://judgephilpot.blogspot.com/2016/11/judge-tim-philpot-and-kkk.html
And even "ordinary" Kentuckians:
http://judgephilpot.blogspot.com/2016/11/judge-tim-philpot-uses-tragedy-and-lies.html
http://judgephilpot.blogspot.com/2016/11/sorry-for-my-backward-people.html
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