In honor of National Coming Out Day, this post highlights the struggles of LGBTQ individuals and how far the community has come as a minority searching for equal rights.
Recently, the Seattle Times released a poll regarding the viewpoint of gay marriage in the state of Washington. It showed that voters who supported same-sex marriage just slightly outnumbered those who opposed it. Could this possibly reflect more of the nation, and their opinion toward the subject?
This particular issue is largely debated, and has been, for some time. It seems for every person who is opposed, there is another for LGBTQ rights. Advocates for the minority fight to legalize marriage, to allow domestic partners the privilege of sitting by their loved ones’ hospital beds when they’re sick, and to be granted equal opportunities to have, adopt, and/or raise children. Some of the more affluent members of society are even going as far as to perform legal bribery for change.
In all fifty states, this has raised outcry and opposition. Civil liberties are only given to those most worthy, and if you happen to be one who loves someone of the same gender, you are, to these people, less of a person.
On Tuesday, a historic member of the LGBTQ community died. The death of Frank Kameny marks the day when many people open up about their lives, and his advocacy is remembered by those who fight the same battle he did in life; to be accepted as a human being.
In recognition of equality, and fair treatment to everyone, acknowledge this day by remembering that being opposed to gay rights is not only oppressive, but teaches hate.
