Needless divide – Salt Lake Tribune
I tagged this to write about it earlier in the week. Now, looking at it, I have no idea what more there is to say, except that this is a great illustration of the real situation within which we find ourselves. Two sides, each entrenched, each refusing to move even an inch. This is not a win/win situation. On the one hand, that may seem disheartening, but on the other hand, all we have to do is continue to fight the lies with the truth and hold onto the desire to be treated as equal citizens.
Now I remember what I wanted to write about. Seems to me there have been a few other times in our nation’s history where each side has dug in like this.To end slavery; to end segregation; the battle for women’s right to vote- all of these were times when the line drawn in the sand seemed so distinct and unchangeable.
So, of these, which seems like the closest parallel?
I look at photos of the black youth trying to enter the school and see the rage-filled faces of their opponents and it reminds me of the rage demonstrated against GLBT people today. Our journey has not been the same by any means, but the level of hatred expressed, simply because we choose to live openly and want equal rights is strikingly similar. Still hate crimes against GLBTQ people is n the rise.
Needless divide – Salt Lake Tribune.
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