In fact I don’t say it is a bad thing in that exact case, but we can see a pattern for sure.
In 1920s in Russia homosexuals were progressives’ fellow travellers, probably because they were useful to undermine traditional family and Orthodox clergy influence at the time, but it hasn’t end well for them as soon as they have become not so useful.
I understand. But it isn’t only “Socialism” that abuses. A variety of other ideologies (left & right) do too & have done so. It’s always helpful to keep abusers in check and in balance. Unfortunately, human beings, in general, are more emotional than logical. :)