J.K. Rowling, Salman Rushdie and Margaret Atwood were among dozens of writers, artists and academics to argue against ideological conformity. The response, published in The Objective, took issue with the signatories of the Harper's letter and refuted their statements point-by-point. In a series of tweets, Rowling said she supported transgender rights but did not believe in 'erasing' the concept of biological sex. The letter she signed criticized the state of public debate and the 'swift and severe retribution' dealt out to any perceived wrongs. As writers we need a culture that leaves us room for experimentation, risk taking, and even mistakes,' the letter reads.

Source: Daily Mail July 11, 2020 00:39 UTC