...a NICER tomorrow

The blog “Good As You” discusses the gay marriage crisis in the states, as well as homophobia in US media and controversy in political elections. This blog trolls through social media and looks at opinion leaders, what they are posting and saying. They also hone in on homophobic religion leaders. They like to highlight the use of words like satanic, ungodly and evil while talking about homosexuality. While I think that it is very important to highlight the injustices that people in the LGBT community face, I think that this blog can use a different approach. I feel that instead of a negative approach and hating on people, they could use a positive approach and show that they are the bigger people. Negativity breeds negativity so if they continue the negativity, then it will never stop. They could instead talk about the good inside the LGBT community, or the good of people helping the LGBT community. I am not saying that they should sweep the negativity under the rug, but out of sight, out of mind. Homophobia will never truly go away; there will always be haters in the world.

This blog does talk about GLADD and the work it is does with the LGBT community. GLADD is the Gay & Lesbian Alliance against Defamation does a lot of advocacy work and work with the media to bring the issues of the LGBT community into the light of the community.

...begins with EQUALITY

In response to the blog post entitled, “True Conservatives benefit from GLAAD’s commentator Accountability Project” posted on March 15^th. As a future member and contributor to the media, I disagree with the idea that anti-gay members of the government should be not be accountable for what they say during their campaign. If they go on public record stating their ideas on the topic of gay marriage, especially if they are commenting the way I have read in the blog post, then it can be used for or against them. If these are truly their views and ideas, than they should stand behind them. These statements communicate inequality of all sexual orientations and how gay rights could possibly lead to the collapse of our economy. Although these individuals are required to state their points and opinions on gay rights, the statements and accusations are rather extreme and follow no real basis of fact. If you are exercising your freedom of speech, then it is best to choose wisely when you are an active public figure. I do, however, agree that individuals like Matt Barber cannot represent all political figures within his party and that there are people within the party that may not share these extremist ideals. It is never fair to generalize a group of people in any way.

....starts with CHANGE.

As a gay man myself, I know the discrimination that comes with my sexuality. Thankfully, I live in Toronto where it is more accepted than in most cities around the world. Unlike most American states, Canada allows homosexuals to be recognized as a married couple. This is a huge issue in America, seeing as they stand for equality for all, yet they do not believe in same-sex marriage. The American blog, Goodasyou.org, is a pro-gay blog fighting for equality across the country. They cover all news that surronds gay issues.

Blogs like this REALLY do make a difference. It’s the people of America that must stand up for what matters. The country was built by the people FOR the people, and issues are only as critical as citizens make it be.

There are two issues I’d like to address:

Bullying

Bullying has become a big issue recently for gay students. Even I was bullied at some point about my sexuality. School programs need to be initiated for gay students, seeing as many don’t have anyone to turn to. Gay and lesbian students are killing themselves everyday because they are being tormented at school just because they may like someone of the same-sex.

This video by Oprah, sums up the gay bullying problem pretty well. See Below.

Gay Marriage

It disappoints me how long it is taking for change. Gay couples want to be recognized as a married couple because they LOVE each other. Yet, why is Kim Kardashian allowed having a 17-day marriage? Yes… this must be love. Celebrities are always taking advantage of the sanction of marriage. Homosexual couples want to be married because they want to commit the rest of their lives with someone they love. Just because it is someone of the same-sex, why does it matter?

Love is not always between a man and a woman. It shouldn’t be anyone’s decision on who I’m allowed to marry. What matters is what I FEEL. Why should a gay man have to worry about what others think?