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This post is meant to share my personal opinion, it is not at all meant to judge or bash others who disagree.
As a bisexual, I am told that I ought to be celebrating this month with all colors of pride. However, I do not like the idea of pride - be it a tool of brandish toward the homophobe, or a flamboyant expression that demands attention from others.
As a technical member of the LGBT community on the basis of my orientation, I do not believe that the LGBT community at large has acted appropriately concerning the rights its has been given. Do I believe we should all be in the closet and be afraid of saying who we are attracted to? Not at all. Society has made the right step in stopping discrimination toward those who are sexual minorities. Gay and bisexual people should not be afraid to say that they are gay and bisexual, and their discrimination in the past by members of my religion is a dark stain for which I apologize with all my heart
But I do not believe pride marches, pride months, or other outlandish kinds of public celebration is appropriate. I believe these things just fuel the homophobe and give the LGBT community an aura of "in your face" which is counterproductive to cultivating a culture of acceptance and compassion. These are just my conservative-leaning musings, but I am not one to tell others they can't do it. I understand the attractiveness of such expression, but I think it is counterproductive. Sexual orientation is still a private thing, meant to be discussed between trusted individuals. Not saying we shouldn't strive to find acceptance within the society at large, but I am saying we shouldn't be flamboyant about it.
As a bisexual, I am told that I ought to be celebrating this month with all colors of pride. However, I do not like the idea of pride - be it a tool of brandish toward the homophobe, or a flamboyant expression that demands attention from others.
As a technical member of the LGBT community on the basis of my orientation, I do not believe that the LGBT community at large has acted appropriately concerning the rights its has been given. Do I believe we should all be in the closet and be afraid of saying who we are attracted to? Not at all. Society has made the right step in stopping discrimination toward those who are sexual minorities. Gay and bisexual people should not be afraid to say that they are gay and bisexual, and their discrimination in the past by members of my religion is a dark stain for which I apologize with all my heart
But I do not believe pride marches, pride months, or other outlandish kinds of public celebration is appropriate. I believe these things just fuel the homophobe and give the LGBT community an aura of "in your face" which is counterproductive to cultivating a culture of acceptance and compassion. These are just my conservative-leaning musings, but I am not one to tell others they can't do it. I understand the attractiveness of such expression, but I think it is counterproductive. Sexual orientation is still a private thing, meant to be discussed between trusted individuals. Not saying we shouldn't strive to find acceptance within the society at large, but I am saying we shouldn't be flamboyant about it.