Resolved: Private corporations supporting gay rights should remain neutral instead.

For the following debate resolution, I defend the following thesis: Gay rights require pasage in order to establish equity and recognition for homosexuals in society, and passage requires great advocacy. For this reason, private companies that already support gay rights should not revert to neutral leanings on the issue. I, for this reason, stand on the CON side of this debate and negate the resolution. I accept all of my opponent's terms and definitions, and I move on toward my solitary contention for this debate:Contention: Gay rights require passage.The advocacy of gay rights quickens and catalyzes the process of their passage, and the necessity of gay rights requires quick passage in government. The support of private organizations help to achieve this goal whether it be through simple statement of advocacy or monetary support. Gay rights are essential to support.Sub-point 1a: Denial of gay rights creates second-class citizens.The systematic discrimination of gays via denial to recognize their rights designates gay people as second-class citizens of inferior status. Because of this treatment, they fit the qualifications of what is characterized as the second-class citizen:A person considered inferior in status or rights in comparison with some others (The American Heritage Dictionary)a person whose rights and opportunities are treated as less important than those of other people in the same society (Collins English Dictionary)Sub-point 1b: Denial of gay rights causes negative social effects.The CDC speaks on the effects of the denial of gay rights and equal recognition: " Negative attitudes about homosexuality can lead to rejection by friends and family, discriminatory acts and violence that harm specific individuals, and laws and policies that adversely affect the lives of many people; this can have damaging effects on the health of MSM and other sexual minorities. Homophobia, stigma and discrimination can: Limit MSM's ability to access high quality health care that is responsive to health issues of MSM Affect income, employment status, and the ability to get and keep health insurance Contribute to poor mental health and unhealthy behaviors, such as substance abuse, risky sexual behaviors, and suicide attempts Affect MSM's ability to establish and maintain long-term same-sex relationships that reduce HIV & STD risk Make it difficult for some MSM to be open about same-sex behaviors with others, which can increase stress, limit social support, and negatively affect health The effects of homophobia, stigma and discrimination can be especially hard on adolescents and young adults. Young MSM and other sexual minorities are at increased risk of being bullied in school. They are also at risk of being rejected by their families and, as a result, are at increased risk of homelessness. A study published in 2009 compared gay, lesbian, and bisexual young adults who experienced strong rejection from their families with their peers who had more supportive families. The researchers found that those who experienced stronger rejection were: 8.4 times more likely to have tried to commit suicide 5.9 times more likely to report high levels of depression 3.4 times more likely to use illegal drugs 3.4 times more likely to have risky sex "Stigma and Discrimination." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 03 Mar. 2011. Web. 20 June 2012. <http://www.cdc.gov...;.