Corvino: Beyond Tolerance
By John Corvino, columnist, 365gay.com
“Why do you need other people’s approval?”
The question came from an old (straight but gay-supportive) friend, as we sat over breakfast discussing progress in the gay-rights movement. He meant it sincerely.
“After all,” he continued, “if you like rap music, and I hate rap music, you don’t need my approval to pursue your tastes. Indeed, even if I think listening to rap music is a mind-numbing waste of time, so what? Live and let live.”
That’s true. But when it comes to gay rights, “live and let live” may no longer be enough.
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“Why do you need other people’s approval?”
The question came from an old (straight but gay-supportive) friend, as we sat over breakfast discussing progress in the gay-rights movement. He meant it sincerely.
“After all,” he continued, “if you like rap music, and I hate rap music, you don’t need my approval to pursue your tastes. Indeed, even if I think listening to rap music is a mind-numbing waste of time, so what? Live and let live.”
That’s true. But when it comes to gay rights, “live and let live” may no longer be enough.
full article
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