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October 20, 2005, 12:45 am PDT
10/19 "I'm Gay, OK?"
Quote From: katloverThanks so much for this message. I have read much of the posts about what people think of Gay people here tonight. It scares me. It sickens me. I am surprised at the intolerance of many here. I am shocked at the opinions from heterosexuals about what it is like to be gay, or born or made gay, or can you change to heterosexual. How would you know?
Why would I choose to be gay? To be denied the basic rights in this country (US). To be considered a second class citizen. To have someone else's religious beliefs thrown into my face; whether or not I am a sinner, whether or not I deserve respect and love. To be afraid to walk down the street holding my partner's hand because I love her. Afraid I may be attacked, beaten up or even killed because I CHOOSE to love someone. To have my partner be denied the right to grant my last wishes at my death because my family doesn't validate our love and relationship. To be denied the right to marry the person I love most in the entire world. Who in their right mind would choose this?
If any of you have questions about what it is like to be a lesbian/gay in this conservative and very judgemental society; please feel free to ask . I won't reply to questions regarding reconciling my homosexuality with religion as my spiritual beliefs are private and sacred.
Sincerely,
NA I think Katlover summed it up so well! 2 of my kids are gay. I've heard everything in the book...I did something wrong, they are sinners, it's sick behavior. As far as I'm concerned... my kids are 2 oif the healthiest people in the world. I'd never ask that they not be true to themselves. My son and his partner have an awesome relationship. As a mother, all I've ever wanted for my kids is for them to be happy, healthy and loved. My wishes have been granted. By the way, I AM a christian.
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