This troublesome mix highlights the unique impact of our national crisis on gays and lesbians - and the need to have our heroes known. Fair, accurate and inclusive media images shatter stereotypes. When Americans learn that the people they respect, admire and hold up as heroes are gay, it goes a long way toward dispelling anti-gay zealots' attempts to demonize our lives. A nation that prizes its diversity and its unity cannot simultaneously abide discrimination. The media cannot choose heroes to polish and promote when real bravery knows no limitations.
Media have an obligation to truth.
And we are a part of that.