Many on this page have commented that they are “sick” of people talking about gay issues, or simply “don’t care” if someone is gay and would rather they would kept it to themselves. I find this disheartening.There may come a day when we need not come out of the closet, and need not remind others of the terrible violence, inequity, and ostracism that LGBT people face daily simply because of who we are and who we love. But that day is not here, and more importantly will never get here, unless people continue to step forward and offer themselves as examples, often at great personal cost. I am called “faggot,” “degenerate,” “queer” and “homo” by misguided people every day of my life, even on my own page, but this does not discourage me. It only reminds me of how far we have to go.Once upon a time I was called a “Jap” and put into a prison for four years with my entire family, for no reason other than who we were and who we looked like. It is my life’s mission to fight against the dark forces of fear and intolerance that could ever lead again to such an injustice.Thank you for taking the time to listen. The next time you feel fatigue from hearing about LGBT issues, ask yourself this: Do we live yet in the kind of society where violence, hate and prejudice is not an issue? Until we do, be part of the solution, and stand always for justice and equality for all people.
Don’t be disheartened, George.
- 1) Yay team! See above.
- 2) Revel in my outsider status
- 3) Change the channel. Go outside. Do something else. There’s a big world out there and it isn’t all about you/me.
G. L. Morrison 
This is amazing … as in I am stunned. Rarely have I seen these ideas written with such skill. I was an English teacher in a Prep school and, without knowing I was gay, a parent said to me (as if it were our secret), “You know, this whole diversity thing isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.” Say what, girlfriend? Anyway, I love this Post and I love your blog. Your line, “What’s the big deal?” is simply the mating call of the privileged,” is a true keeper. You’ve made my day. You’re one heck of a good writer! Mark
Thank you, Mark. Your comment made my day as well. Comments like these feed popcorn to the pigeons of my soul. I think “That was delicious! Why aren’t I writing more?”
A reblogué ceci sur Paris From the Inside Out and commented:
As you know, I rarely (if ever) reblog. However, this post (dated May) from G. L. Morrison just sings with insight and truth. If you aren’t reading her blog, then you are several steps farther from enlightenment.