Submitted by Gay idiot (not verified) on May 29, 2009 - 10:09.
I think it is true that us gay men are divided and conquered and can be apologists. We are quicker to condemn our own than even our enemies. I was one of those kids who was bullied to the point of serious mental breakdown, during criminalization and non accepting times and am condemned by the new generation for talking about the old days like im unpatriotic and deserved everything I got.
I find it really interesting as I grew up in awe of Americas wealth and modernity( even the mention of gay in the American media in the 70s and 80s to me I realized i wasn't the only one.)I read about gay history in the U.S recently and went to see Milk and was really surprised how recent acceptance was even in San Fransisco. But there is gay marriage in a few American states now and Im under the impression parts of America are very progressive on gay rights(But if any of you Americans know better please excuse my ignorance as I have never had the pleasure to live in your country).
I think the way you guys describe what happened Hilton should have allowed her to speak her incoherent views without over reacting ,and her ignorance and bigotry would have harmed her argument in the eyes of reasonable and fair minded Californians.Henchard , is it true that conservative migrants to Amsterdam have fueled homophobia there, or are the Dutch becoming less tolerant?Please enlighten this quite unworldly soul.
I think it is true that us
I think it is true that us gay men are divided and conquered and can be apologists. We are quicker to condemn our own than even our enemies. I was one of those kids who was bullied to the point of serious mental breakdown, during criminalization and non accepting times and am condemned by the new generation for talking about the old days like im unpatriotic and deserved everything I got.
I find it really interesting as I grew up in awe of Americas wealth and modernity( even the mention of gay in the American media in the 70s and 80s to me I realized i wasn't the only one.)I read about gay history in the U.S recently and went to see Milk and was really surprised how recent acceptance was even in San Fransisco. But there is gay marriage in a few American states now and Im under the impression parts of America are very progressive on gay rights(But if any of you Americans know better please excuse my ignorance as I have never had the pleasure to live in your country).
I think the way you guys describe what happened Hilton should have allowed her to speak her incoherent views without over reacting ,and her ignorance and bigotry would have harmed her argument in the eyes of reasonable and fair minded Californians.Henchard , is it true that conservative migrants to Amsterdam have fueled homophobia there, or are the Dutch becoming less tolerant?Please enlighten this quite unworldly soul.