Euphemisms are a staple of demagoguess.
Abortion = choice
Gun Control = Gun Safety
Homosexual = gay
alien = immigrant
Border jumper = migrant
It's a very old and effective leftist tactic; Control the language and you control the culture.
This is why the left in concert with the Teachers Union are sabotaging any meaningful education starting with the first grade.
Queer means odd and better fits groups that scream and march because they are unhappy.
Besides that, queer covers the carpet munchers without need of a special name for them.
I saw a new one in an article today: refugee.
Some liberal professor is trying to give illegals refugee status. However, they don’t meet the definition - they are neither fleeing a war or religious or political persecution. They’re just too lazy to fix their own country and would rather come here for free handouts.