60 Reasons To Be Proud In 2012

Very cool to see so much love and support for gay and lesbian people. Now I just hope that similar tides begin to turn for transsexual individuals as well.

 

This is just awesome What a great way to end off the year.

 

That was really nice.

 

wow, just wow, didn't realize how beautiful this past year has been

 

This makes me feel better.

 

This. I feel selfish reading this. Its great that LGB individuals are making improvements, but only one of the 60 reasons even mentioned the word transgender. Kind of feel left out...

 

None of these inspire pride for my sexuality in me, although I am pleased that homosexuality and is gradually becoming more acceptable.

 

The target ad with the gay couple made me smile…

 

That was a great read. I hope 2013 is another great year for the LGBT community!

 

There's some source of pessimism in me making me uncomfortable agreeing with the overall statement of this article. I don't like how I am thrown into this crap. With all of this sort of 'culture' thing. It's like I was born into some sort of crazy ass cult-religion, except I can't exclude myself from it.

All of that rainbow flag crap, I don't think I'll ever understand. Sure, I'm probably raging because of my disorders, and because I had a terrible day. But I'm finally coming to a conclusion about this.

It bugs me of what is represented of my sexuality, what other people "laugh at me for" .. Butterflies and unicorns and colorful-fucking-rainbows. Can someone explain why? And no, its not a stereotype. Its right there. Right on the flag that represents who I am as a person. False.
Pathetic.

 

^You and I seem to share opinions on the LGBT culture and community. I find that much of the LGBT culture's imagery deserves derision and distance myself from it. I am displeased that others so closely associate me with the culture because of my sexuality and that other gay people (obviously not all) think that my opinions are the result of internalized homophobia.

Thankfully your sexuality does not define who you are as a person no matter what others may suggest.

 

I honestly want to think that, but it's not true. The first thing you are judged on is your skin color, then your sexuality. Then everything else. (which nobody else cares about.)

 

Those are the judgements other people have about you, but do they actually describe you in full? If others perceive you as some annoying, campy, rainbow clad gay sex machine are you really one? Other people can be, and usually are, incorrect in judging your character if their only basis is skin color and sexuality or even other traits like religion and political affiliation. The only person who can know for certain 'who you are' is yourself. Thankfully there is a handful of people who don't give a damn about your sexuality, skin color, etc.

 

Well, I am a gay sex machine. And other people do perceive me as annoying. But it's the fact that the rest of that stereotype is what pisses me off. Why can't I just be that annoying, gay sex machine. Does it have to involve rainbows and such?

 

Of course it does, or else you're not a true LGBT. You've got some internalized homophobia, man. sarcasm.

 

Dude, just make your own flag. Show your own colors. Let the world know that you are YOU and that no one will define you or the life you live but yourself! That's what the pride movement is about, that's what the civil rights movement is about. Fearless acceptance of the diversity of human experience, expression, and freedom. Don't hate those who segregate you to "the rainbow crowd" fight back and defend your own identity while protecting the freedom of others as well.

 

Why would I need a flag or a symbol for something I find insignificant to the whole of my character?