The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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April 26, 1998 |
If ever anyone were to question the discrimination and prejudice faced by gay men and women, they need only open to the Enquirer’s letters page on any given week.
I am unable to go but a week without reading letters from people who have contempt and go so far as to condemn my life. Although it is becoming less "politically correct" to criticize gays, it is still prevalent. Take, for example, the public recognition for the Wynan family. These young ladies openly preach intolerance and receive recognition from Cincinnati Public Schools and politicians. |
For too long, the gay community’s call for equal rights has been called "special rights" by various hate groups. The examples of letters and recent actions have made it perfectly clear that there is a need for further education on these issues. I commend St. Xavier High School and any other schools that remain focused on true knowledge. When we reach a point that a gay man or woman is not subjected to beatings, abuse or death; when they are or are not subject to loss of employment or housing for being proud of our loved ones; and when we all walk along equal paths, then we may not need to take such stands. Trace Eggers, Fairfax
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