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In reply to the discussion: Thank you all for your support towards us LGBT community but..... [View all]Silver_Witch
(1,820 posts)42. I totally understand!
I have spent decades being afraid of rape and abuse! I have watch judges give men a pass when they rape us or kill us. I have watched for decades as police dont interecede when woman at stalked and terrified because you know "they haven't done anything yet! "
Until we live in a country a world where hate is wrong and religion is not allowed to paint a group as bad just be cause they were born a woman or gay we are screwed!!!
Thankfully LOVE will win! I hope it is in my lifetime!
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Thank you all for your support towards us LGBT community but..... [View all]
Coolest Ranger
Jun 2016
OP
well expressed. We don't feel safe simply because we have expressed our liberalism.
rurallib
Jun 2016
#18
" If everyone were kissing instead of shooting those they hate, this world could be...
3catwoman3
Jun 2016
#33
This hits too close to home my moms goddaughter is lesbian and just got married this past year
maryellen99
Jun 2016
#27
And spare a thought for closeted gay people in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iran, Afghanistan, Nigeria,
Nye Bevan
Jun 2016
#31
You are right to be afraid, considering how many people are allowed to carry weapons
alarimer
Jun 2016
#39