A ban is held up in court, disallowing gays from marching in the St. Patrick s Day parade because it is a family event. And I m upset. A guest on Jenny Jones is killed by his neighbor because he had the audacity to say, in front of an audience, that he was attracted to that neighbor. And I read about it in the papers. And I feel responsible.
Inaction is as bad as participation.
Silence is worse than agreement. To say, I m gay, but I m not political about it, is a political statement in itself. To say, Being gay is just a part of my life. I don t flaunt it, gives power to those who would silence you forever. Hiding in the closet leaves those who are out of it alone and defenseless.