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saben
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Registered: May 2003
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Brody and timmy in particular recently have been talking about the "war on gays" if you can call it that. But I agree with others that framing it in terms of a war isn't helpful. It isn't just a matter of semantics though, for a reason I see as a simple one and it's this:
People with gay friends generally support gay rights. When I meet people and tell them about my sexuality the most accepting will almost always say something like "I have a gay friend", "I have a gay boss", "I had a gay neighbour". And I'm sure they aren't always people that started off as accepting.
I think the best way to ensure gay rights is to ensure we have the majority of people on our side. And the best way to ensure that? I think it's to make sure the majority of people have gay friends.
I don't think we just need to be out, loud and proud. Just out. Be out so you can be a gay friend, a gay neighbour or a gay boss. We don't need to be confrontational, things will resolve themselves in time. People are only ever willing to accept change gradually anyway, so why rush it?
For those in pain or that aren't out now. Stay in the closet as long as you need to. Move and live where you need to to feel safe. If you're still young- give your parents time. It may well be hard for them. It's not ideal that you can't be yourself, but keep yourself safe and alive and we will all be able to be ourselves and enjoy full equal rights. Just gradually and by taking occasionally knocks from people that aren't ready yet.
Look at this tree. I cannot make it blossom when it suits me nor make it bear fruit before its time [...] No matter what you do, that seed will grow to be a peach tree. You may wish for an apple or an orange, but you will get a peach.
Master Oogway
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