Jun 29 2008
People that hate us
It’s a sad world when you’re discriminated by something that doesn’t affect the people around you. Pride parades being stoned, people constantly preaching about how “you’re going to Hell,” The case of (and all those similar to) Matthew Shepard. TV shows being changed around because one character seems a little gay.
I am annoyed. I watch my parents walk into public places, hand-in-hand. I think to myself “If that were me and my partner, it would be considered ‘flaunting’.” Why? Why do we have to be afraid of holding hands in public or, dare I say, kiss them? If you could give me a good reason for the gays to be afraid, please let me know. But here’s thinks I don’t want to hear:
“It’s disgusting”, <insert bible quote>, “It sets a bad example for (my) children”, “Cuz faggots must die!” Or anything related to these.
We shouldn’t have to live in a world where love is considered wrong. I don’t badmouth all the people who make out like porn stars in public, so why are you going to badmouth me for sitting “too close” to my girlfriend?
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Sorry, but if you act differently from the norm, you will be treated differently by the norm. That is just the way it is.
And why do you ask our opinions, then tell us what we can or cannot say? Sounds to me like you just want to hear your side of the issue.
Remember, there is no such thing as “you’re discriminated by something that doesn’t affect the people around you”. It does affect those around you the same as whatever anyone does affects those around them.
If you want to stick your head in the sand so you do not see how others perceive you, then do not leave your butt sticking out in plain sight.
N.Boone,
First of all, let me apologize for the extremely delayed response. I meant to comment earlier, but hadn’t had the chance.
But onto your comment. I would like to state that if I only wanted to hear my own opinion, I wouldn’t have asked for others. The list of things I didn’t want to hear was to try and keep down on people typing without actually thinking about what they were saying.
Next, on the “differently by the norm.” That is exactly my point. If you think about it, it’s not different! I’m not frolicking around, screaming my sexuality to everyone. I’m simply walking down the street. If people would stop fearing anything they think is “different” then they might realize it really isn’t. Homosexuality has been around since the beginning of history, possibly longer.
Finally, I would like to say I am not “sticking my head in the sand.” Far from it, actually. But thank you for your concern.