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Originally posted by Conskeeted7
I'm tired of the argument that the fight for gay rights is like the civil rights movement...it's not. There is no way for me to deny my blackness. However, there are PLENTY of gays who deny it to receive the benefits of inclusion granted to straight people. There is no comparison.
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Pretend it was the 1960s and pretend you COULD "deny your blackness" and pass as white. Would you? Do you think you should have to? Would you rather be accepted for who you are, or do you think you should be forced to "pass" as white/straight/whatever in order to get the same rights as everyone else?
In response to the other poster, in a way I *do* feel like I can relate better to the gay minority because I am a religious minority, maybe moreso. I understand what it is like to be persecuted, to have very ignorant things said in front of you by someone that might not realize that you are part of that minority group, and also what it feels like for the majority group (in this case very religious christians) who feel that their way is the only way, and use this as justification to shove their beliefs down my throat. I completely respect their right to have a different belief than me, but I draw the line when it infringes on my rights.
Ex: People legislating on gay marriage because of religious beliefs that I do not share.
However, you can not CHANGE your blackness. Gay people can not CHANGE their sexuality (unless they are hiding it to avoid persecution, but they are still gay). I COULD choose to change my religion, but I don't think I should be forced to just to get equal rights.
However, I'll drop the parallel between gay rights and black rights.