The issue of Gay rights is huge in media and politics right now. Everyone is putting in their two cents on the issue and hoping to one day have the law reflect their personal point of view. Honestly, it's crazy to me that this is still an issue in American society these days. I don't understand how such a "progressive and civilized" society could possibly be debating over basic human rights. I mean, lets face it, that's what this is all about. People's rights to live a free life, love whomever they desire, and pursue happiness and success against all odds. I'd like to believe I'm from a country forward thinking and on the edge of cultural acceptance and knowledge, but as many of us know around the world, America isn't always a beacon for hope and social truth.
In America and around the world, people are fighting to be heard and be equal, and it's not just the gay community. People everywhere are literally dying for basic human rights and respect. Now, especially through the magic of social media, people can share the stories of the struggles affecting them and their communities. Not to create "an issue" or dramatize their struggles but to create awareness and change for a better and safer future. The issues are so widespread and hot these days, people are turning up the heat. One day my friend tells me someone said to her that the fight for gay rights is a fight for special rights and treatment under the law. I thought... Special? Like our parades? I don't understand what he thought was so insanely outlandish and "special" about our wanting to be respected, recognized, and protected in our own country?
Honestly, I figured he was just bitter about our amazing city parades and our fabulous Downtown drink specials on Friday nights. What else could be so unique about our lives and our rights?? What is so special? Since when has having your life and rights protected under law been an unreasonable thing for an American to want. Should I decide to, I hate that I have to hope to adopt a baby in the state I live in due to the laws and hope to have the legal rights offered only by marriage to protect my relationship and partner, when the day comes. First off, those life decisions and choices should be every individuals choice and option. Second off... I don't get what some straight people are all tied up in a knot about! Whats so threatening about us having free and fulfilling lives?
How can me wanting to have a family and a relationship legally recognized by my government and state be me asking for too much? We are not asking for the American government and people to leap hurdles and give up their family values and morals, like so many small minded people think! Seriously!? Anyone who believes that has never widened the scope of their very small view... and knowledge of the world and people. We want the same thing everyone else does, a happy and fulfilled family and life. We want to feel safe and free to walk down the street in our own city and not be gawked at or judged. We just want our straight friends, family, and neighbors to understand that we're not fighting for gay rights, there's really no such thing. We're fighting for basic civil liberties and human rights.
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