I was brought up to hate gays. When I think of some of the thoughts i’ve had towards them I feel incredible shame. Over the years some of the things I was brainwashed into believing started to feel wrong. Slowly I began to challenge them, one by one. It was hard and it felt wrong but I knew I didnt want to hate somebody based on who they loved.
A few years ago I got to the " they can do what they want, I just dont want to see it" mode. Then I read a story on here about a lesbian couple who had been together for years, one of them died and her family refused to let the surviving partner know where she had been buried. Thats when I became a staunch supporter of gay marriage and all the rights and privileges that come with it.
Tonight I rented Brokeback Mountain and I have to say there wasnt an ounce of prejudice in me while watching it. I found it terribly sad, but I was also happy for them when they could see eachother.
Being able to watch a movie like that, to know and be friends with people regardless of sexual orientation, is incredibly freeing. I dont have to waist any time hating on people, I get to make new friends, friends from whom I can learn much.
Its just a nice feeling and I’m eternaly greatful to the diverse crowd on this board who have most definatly helped to fight this persons ignorance.
