Homosexuals: Protest And Discrimination

Hatred towards homosexuals has transpired throughout multiple groups of society. Whether it be religious groups, regular people, or high school bullies, they have constantly been frowned upon. A significant amount of people believe that being gay is a choice, but those who are gay, bisexual, or transgender know that if they did have a choice, they would choose a life without being hated for who they truly are. Issues and problems as simple as hating someone because of their sexual orientation could be dealt with in a civil way, but people choose to deny them of their inalienable rights for the sake of themselves. “Being gay is a sin.” This is a statement that the majority of questioning boys and girls hear from their parents multiple times. They are immediately taught that being …show more content…
Even though they thought that they would be happier, they were shunned, ignored, and sometimes even killed. People would simply stand by and let things like the slaying of innocent homosexuals happen and say nothing, but with time, the LGBT community saw that change was needed. In New York in 1969, the LGBT community finally decided to break the silence about these issues, and respond to the long term hate through protest. Protesting is not only effective, but when it is done peacefully, people become more willing to accommodate to specific needs. Furthermore, it creates a liberating awareness that is seen and heard by many. Seeing that their protesting meant no harm, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops stated that, “homosexuals should not suffer prejudice against their basic human rights. They have the right to respect, friendship and justice.” This was a big step in the right direction, therefore proving that peaceful protesting was the most effective way to get their point across without conflict. In contrast, others believe that the issue could only be resolved through violent acts. Sometimes violence is