Book - The Next Civil War

"they have friends who become gay or transgender."
Probably just an unintentional error on your part, Rob, but it is my understanding that people don't become gay or transgender. You either are or you aren't. It's not like changing your hair colour, it's just the way you are. I think you meant to say "come out as,,,"
I think it is important to clarify, or the usual suspects will jump on it and say, 'see, they are trying to turn our kids gay!'