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Originally Posted by I.A.S.K.
It was a distinction not a comparison. It was a distinction because dismantling the oppression of gays is on a deeper level than just equality. That gay people have to (and that they can) hide who they are to get equal treatment is a big part of the problem. If they couldnt hide it then I think people who are heterosexist and homophobic would be forced to deal with their issues more often.
The next step would be that if gay people can get equal treatment by being in the closet then gay people should be able to get equal treatment when they're out of the closet. I said its a choice because each person decides to be out of the closet. I dont feel that gays should hide or that they should have to, but I do recognize that they do and since they do people can justify their b/s (ie: Dont ask dont tell) or ignore the issue all together.
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Actually no you specified who your 'others' were. That went a long way to clarifying your entire point.
As I said, I'm glad you've been willing to think about why what you said could be taken in the wrong way.