the acceptance of being gay is a worldwide issue. when acceptance is only the respect of a persons right to be with and love whom they choose. there are many views on homosexuality. when in fact most if not all of these views are based on ignorance and the lack of opening ones mind to another's choices. society places standards on what is acceptable. we as a people only follow society when it doesn't pertain to our own situation. is it so wrong to love in-spite of color, creed, religion or gender. love is a broad word used to mean many different things. so because someone doesn't love in the manner that you feel is acceptable does it make it wrong.

first understanding why they are who they are you must first ask the question. you will probably get a broad range of answers such as sexual trauma that has destroyed the trust of the opposite sex. it could also be that when they look for love it is not defined by a body part, face or public opinion. it could be because that person excites a spark in them that goes from eyelid to toe tip. what ever the case may be who are we to judge what feels right to them.

accepting a person is not that hard to do. why should homosexual men and lesbian woman have to defend what completes them. when all you have to do is not bother yourself with the intricacies of what is the epitome of themselves. should you not say that I'm not that way but i have enough respect for you as a human being to let you live your life. you remember how they used to say if it doesn't concern you stay out of it. does it not apply here.

most homosexuals and lesbians live their lives hiding their lifestyles from family and friends for fear of being judged. sometimes hiding it so long to the point they become embittered and hateful. could you even imagine growing up liking and loving in a way that is not socially acceptable. keeping it all in because you do not wish to break anyones heart. sneaking around just to be able to comfortably be around the one you love. some even go as far as marrying against themselves just to please others. the pressure begins to build for they know that they do not love this person. so they pretend happiness during the day and fight themselves at night. until one day all that is inside comes spilling forth and it's nothing left to do but walk away. walk away knowing that another person is probably hurt beyond compare. all these things are done for the sake of being accepted.

acceptance is a human right. i personally feel that a person should live in spite of who is with or against them. i dare you to try to begin to dig deep into how they feel. i challenge you to get one homosexual or lesbian friend and try to put your views aside and get to know them for who they are and not what the do.

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