The struggle for gay civil rights is merely homosexuals seeking approval of their lifestyle…<\/p>\n
\nYoung Opponents of Gay Marriage Undaunted by Battle Ahead<\/a><\/h3>\n
“The primary challenge that our side faces right now is the intense social pressure,” said Joseph Backholm, 34, the executive director of the Family Policy Institute of Washington. “To the extent that the other side is able to frame this as a vote for gay people to be happy, it will be challenging for us.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The more things change the more they stay the same. \u00a0 As far back as Anita Bryant’s rampage on Dade County’s anti-discrimination law, the rhetoric has been that all the fuss about gay rights is merely the homosexuals demanding societal approval of their lifestyle. \u00a0 No matter how you phrase that, (a vote for gay people to be happy<\/em>) it is ignorant. \u00a0 All you’re telling us there Joseph, is you can’t see the people for the homosexuals.<\/p>\n
Anyone who thinks this struggle is only about approval or some frivolous desire for “happiness” has ether never loved or does not think gay people are capable of love. \u00a0 Happiness is in your lover’s smile, and the touch of their hand in yours. \u00a0 All the approval you could ever need is in their eyes when they look into yours. \u00a0 You would know this if you ever loved Joseph. \u00a0 You would know why we fight for the honor and the dignity of it if you could see the people for the homosexuals. \u00a0 We are not asking for approval from the likes of you Joseph, let alone happiness. \u00a0 What we need from you is to take the damn knife out of our backs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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