I react! We all react in our own way but i'm one of those non-confrontational people who deal with situations by perhaps conflicting and disagreeing in polite verbal tone. Never one to raise my voice in debates or arguments, unless my patience has been pushed of course. Certainly never one to get into a physical fight.
Now very recently voices all over have been heard about the Jan Moir article published in the Daily Mail. They've been blogged, there have been comments left and debates about it have been heard on chatshows. My post doesn't focus on the content of Jan Moir's article, though I certainly have an opinion on that very matter. My post is about the freedom to say these things. FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
The outcome of the that post was fantastic. Not only did I read it and find it to be terribly out of touch with the reality of not only the modern gay stereotype but also the large majority of healthy gay men and women out there, but that there was an absolute outcry and uproar of opinions that showed anyone who agreed with Jan's ill-timed and poorly researched article that we, the public, have a voice and are not afraid to let it be heard. Repression doesn't exist in the same majority as before and the huge response shows that the middle-class target market for such an article clearly disagreed. I also observe that few felt strongly enough in favour of her article to agree with what she was saying. So what does that tell us? Middle-england have courtesy to the grieving, difference in opinion to the article and, more importantly, begun to move with the times and understand that we are no different to them and you.
Admittedly, there are those who do us an injustice and provide the topics for such heinous articles with campaigns such as 'We're gay. Get over it!' which I find to be terribly discourteous to the hetrosexuals who need help in understanding that we are NO different and should therefore be treated as equals. Advertisements like this are saying that they should just deal with it, but this is wrong. Campaign's like this should be amended and aimed back to the homosexuals with 'You're just gay. Get over it!'. We are only that afterall. We have different sexual orientations and different expectations in lifestyle choices - which is down to so much more than sex. We're getting better at looking after our sexual health. After all, I did previously report that last year there was only a 2% difference in straight and gay sexes living with HIV and we get tested far more often because of the concerns associated with gay sex. Anyway, I'm digressing as usual, but you get my point. We are not doing ourselves any favours by promoting our homosexuality in an agressive way, which in turn, gives people like Jan Moir ammunition to insult us.
Now, I've explained what I think about it all but what I want I want the resounding mesage here is let there be these homophobic columnists and BNP officials. Let them write and have their say, because freedom of speech isn't a choice made my others, it's a liberation of first person perspective. Voicing our opinions only inspires others. Provocation is no bad thing when we strive to build something better out of society. When the voice has had it's say it is down to us to see votes and our own opinion fight back and ensure that the opinion that sympathises with human nature and understanding allows for a better living environment. So I say let the Jan Moirs and Nick Griffins speak out loud for us to hear, and let the world respond in unison, holding hands of justice, intellect, compassion and understanding and put them to right. It is with power of speech that requires accountability and responsibility and these people should be held accountable for their opinions. It is our job to show them that we, too, are equals and that we will show them equality in allowing them to share their opinion, that we don't discriminate as they do and that we will listen to the speech of those who have not evolved. We will read their paintings on the wall and make our own informed decisions and not be beaten into uniformity because someone believes difference to be wrong. From their hateful words we will rise from it a more powerful, more knowledgable and a more empowered people. A generation who will focus on developing the human world and maintain the environment that we live in. Aiding those who need our help and seeing only opportunities to forge relationships, not enemies. It's a long way off, but for this to occur we must let freedom of speech be exactly that and let it highlight those who will die out eventually whilst the rest of us prosper and bask in a peaceful and successful world.
NOTE: This post was written with haste in a bid to publish my opinion on this matter speedily. Therefore, digression may appear but relevance should resound. Thank you for reading and keeping up.
Now very recently voices all over have been heard about the Jan Moir article published in the Daily Mail. They've been blogged, there have been comments left and debates about it have been heard on chatshows. My post doesn't focus on the content of Jan Moir's article, though I certainly have an opinion on that very matter. My post is about the freedom to say these things. FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
The outcome of the that post was fantastic. Not only did I read it and find it to be terribly out of touch with the reality of not only the modern gay stereotype but also the large majority of healthy gay men and women out there, but that there was an absolute outcry and uproar of opinions that showed anyone who agreed with Jan's ill-timed and poorly researched article that we, the public, have a voice and are not afraid to let it be heard. Repression doesn't exist in the same majority as before and the huge response shows that the middle-class target market for such an article clearly disagreed. I also observe that few felt strongly enough in favour of her article to agree with what she was saying. So what does that tell us? Middle-england have courtesy to the grieving, difference in opinion to the article and, more importantly, begun to move with the times and understand that we are no different to them and you.
Admittedly, there are those who do us an injustice and provide the topics for such heinous articles with campaigns such as 'We're gay. Get over it!' which I find to be terribly discourteous to the hetrosexuals who need help in understanding that we are NO different and should therefore be treated as equals. Advertisements like this are saying that they should just deal with it, but this is wrong. Campaign's like this should be amended and aimed back to the homosexuals with 'You're just gay. Get over it!'. We are only that afterall. We have different sexual orientations and different expectations in lifestyle choices - which is down to so much more than sex. We're getting better at looking after our sexual health. After all, I did previously report that last year there was only a 2% difference in straight and gay sexes living with HIV and we get tested far more often because of the concerns associated with gay sex. Anyway, I'm digressing as usual, but you get my point. We are not doing ourselves any favours by promoting our homosexuality in an agressive way, which in turn, gives people like Jan Moir ammunition to insult us.
Now, I've explained what I think about it all but what I want I want the resounding mesage here is let there be these homophobic columnists and BNP officials. Let them write and have their say, because freedom of speech isn't a choice made my others, it's a liberation of first person perspective. Voicing our opinions only inspires others. Provocation is no bad thing when we strive to build something better out of society. When the voice has had it's say it is down to us to see votes and our own opinion fight back and ensure that the opinion that sympathises with human nature and understanding allows for a better living environment. So I say let the Jan Moirs and Nick Griffins speak out loud for us to hear, and let the world respond in unison, holding hands of justice, intellect, compassion and understanding and put them to right. It is with power of speech that requires accountability and responsibility and these people should be held accountable for their opinions. It is our job to show them that we, too, are equals and that we will show them equality in allowing them to share their opinion, that we don't discriminate as they do and that we will listen to the speech of those who have not evolved. We will read their paintings on the wall and make our own informed decisions and not be beaten into uniformity because someone believes difference to be wrong. From their hateful words we will rise from it a more powerful, more knowledgable and a more empowered people. A generation who will focus on developing the human world and maintain the environment that we live in. Aiding those who need our help and seeing only opportunities to forge relationships, not enemies. It's a long way off, but for this to occur we must let freedom of speech be exactly that and let it highlight those who will die out eventually whilst the rest of us prosper and bask in a peaceful and successful world.
NOTE: This post was written with haste in a bid to publish my opinion on this matter speedily. Therefore, digression may appear but relevance should resound. Thank you for reading and keeping up.
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