We have our month thanks to President Obama, yet I can't feel the warm rays of GLBT Pride month down here in Dixie. Outside the city lights gay pride is hard to come by, and it's even harder to express. I'll tell you what I see. I see a sidewalk where I would never hold my lover's hand in fear of being bashed. I see myself being denied equality through marriage and sharing my partners work benefits. I see a local court case involving a lesbian being forced into "homo rehab" by my local Sheriff Department. I also see myself paying taxes and remaining law abiding in a country that does not recognize me as an equal to heterosexuals.
Yes, President Obama is our champion thus far. His administration has done more for the GLBT community than any other administration. However, how much is enough? People are either free or they are not. It's very clear. Equality can not be splintered to suit the needs of politics. While I am thrilled and hopeful that this is one step closer to being a "full American" (despite the fact that I was born here and I have paid taxes since age 16), I am fearful that this is an appeasement tactic.
Regardless of my personal fears, I will stand behind President Obama because, like i said, he has done more for the GLBT cause than any other President.
- Christopher McAbee
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