Friday, June 12, 2009

Gay Marriage and Equality

Let me start by saying that this is not a political post about the legalization of gay marriage, but rather to express my feelings on equality.

Please understand that because I am a gay man, I hear things from gay people that others may not.

There are a large majority of gay people who want same-sex marriage legalized because they somehow believe it will prove to the rest of the world that they are EQUAL. It has nothing to do with gay rights, but rather about being GAY.

Equality is not the government graciously deciding to validated homosexuality through legalizing gay marriage.

True equality is when you know in your heart that you are no different than anyone else. And if someone doesn’t already feel that, then the legalization of gay marriage won’t make them or the rest of the world feel it.

I have never felt unequal as a homosexual. And please know that I’ve had just as many challenges growing up in my youth as the next gay person, so I know what it’s like to be rejected and verbally abused out of fear. But I’ve learned a long time ago to embrace the totality of who I am; allowing the world to think how they wish.

Quite frankly, I’m tired of gay marriage being use as a means for many homosexuals insisting that the rest of the world accept them solely for being gay. Because while they’re insisting that gay be accepted, they are also saying that gay is unacceptable.

I believe that everyone should have the right to be legally married, however, I think it should be for the right reason.

Not just a way to prove to the world that I am gay…and equal.

Because I am.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!