tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post8575635316329499920..comments2023-12-14T13:49:25.768-08:00Comments on This Gay Relationship: RevolutionRick Modienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02157314737543591048noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post-74261729870898699582011-03-03T18:16:14.091-08:002011-03-03T18:16:14.091-08:00And like I said elsewhere, Sarah, that small, voca...And like I said elsewhere, Sarah, that small, vocal subset of haters are the ones who make our lives miserable. They prevent gay people from being everything they were intended to be, and they prevent straight people from speaking up in support of gay people for fear of guilt by association or recrimination. <br /><br />This small, vocal--and, dare I say, supposedly Christian-- subset of haters rules the world, and you and I know that must change if we're going to get anywhere. They really shouldn't have the power they do. They don't need to be won over; they need to be discredited and ostracized. When they face the same discrimination as so many of us have for so long, they'd know what we've been through. <br /><br />Thanks, Sarah, for following up on this comment.Rick Modienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02157314737543591048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post-90587761490567704722011-03-03T15:12:54.261-08:002011-03-03T15:12:54.261-08:00Rick, your kind words always blow me away. I guess...Rick, your kind words always blow me away. I guess I don't see my advocacy as something worth remarking on--or rather, it really shouldn't be--most people should be advocates, it's just such a basic human rights issue...<br />(I say "most people," because I know there's that small, vocal subset of haters out there, who obviously have issues of their own.)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590889190847673743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post-15954687698824719142011-03-03T14:09:55.211-08:002011-03-03T14:09:55.211-08:00Like I've said before, Sarah, you are one in a...Like I've said before, Sarah, you are one in a million. Your support of gay men and women is commendable and very much appreciated. I'd love nothing more than to stand with you in solidarity during the revolution. <br /><br />Your comment, "It makes me so sad that there are still people who aren't out," inspired the piece I wrote today called "Vision." I read your comment last night after dinner. Then, as I went about my evening, my subconscious must have worked on what every gay man and woman being out would look like. I liked what I saw. I liked it a lot. <br /><br />And I began to think about what's being lost to the world by these people imprisoned in their closets. That, to me, is unacceptable. How much have we missed out on over the centuries? How much do we continue to miss out on today, because some people don't approve of who other people love? Like I said, unacceptable. <br /><br />It will get better. As long as I'm alive, I'll continue to work on what needs to be done to take gay to the next level. <br /><br />Thanks again for your involvement in what I write, for your encouragement, and for your contribution.Rick Modienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02157314737543591048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post-6149252554136503152011-03-02T19:59:01.677-08:002011-03-02T19:59:01.677-08:00Wow, that is so powerful, Rick! Wouldn't that ...Wow, that is so powerful, Rick! Wouldn't that be wonderful, to see something like that spread across all of those social networking sites...And how wonderful for everyone to be out and proud. It makes me so sad that there are still people who aren't out, like some of the people who work in our small town, or my son's teachers. If this happens, I will be right there alongside you!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07590889190847673743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post-14923363890294350392011-03-02T16:59:56.504-08:002011-03-02T16:59:56.504-08:00Thanks for your insight and clarification on these...Thanks for your insight and clarification on these complex issues, Doug. I know you lived in the U.S. for a while, so I'm sure you have a better understanding of what goes on there than I do. <br />Yes, we are pretty lucky to live in Canada on so many levels (although I sure wish we had our own tropical island somewhere so we could vacation and own property there). But, just as you suggest, I think we need to be cognizant of gay and lesbian issues around the world, and supportive of the folks still living under oppressive regimes. Just because circumstances are good for us doesn't mean they are for everyone, that's for sure.<br />Thanks again.Rick Modienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02157314737543591048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834596026525717264.post-87320968706105923592011-03-02T14:02:24.697-08:002011-03-02T14:02:24.697-08:00I think the LGBT revolution is well underway, and ...I think the LGBT revolution is well underway, and virtually unstoppable at this point. It began just before the era of social media, and is now spreading faster than ever. Although Canada and other countries recognized marriage rights for gay couples very quickly, it will probably take more time in other countries. Recognizing the rights of minorities often comes second to more "pressing" issues such as economic development or providing healthcare to citizens. Even in the US, the tide is turning, as we saw with the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell for the military. Gay-themed Oscar nominated movies are now commonplace. While nationwide marriage rights are still a ways off in that country (the Defense of Marriage Act is still in place), the US faces a host of sticky problems that we don't have to deal with in Canada. I guess all we can do is show solidarity and support for our LGBT comrades around the world.<br /><br />¡Viva la Revolución!Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05931170635280052744noreply@blogger.com