Breaking the Silence

I've dealt with a lot and I've had a few bumps in the road this year. I knew that my life has always been destined to have a extra incline uphill, it's nothing new to me. But this is a new attack, an attack on the home front, from people I've probably bumped into, and in my home county. A bill discriminating against gay marriage, once again. This didn't surprise me, but the urgency it's being pushed, with the potential of success, terrifies me. I'm going to speak, and address the committee tomorrow. Something I've never done, nor is it my strong suit. This is more important than a lot of other things in my life. There's not a lot of hope left in this state and this kills the little hope I thought was secured. Leave it to the "equality state" to push this bill, on MLK/Equality Day. I want to punch something, scream, or cry in anger and disappointment.

I'm gay, I'm from Wyoming and I cannot stand politics to the point that I'm only involved to be informed, because maybe, as small as I am in the crowd I may be heard. I may catch the attention of someone and they'll understand that there's no need for such bigotry, hatred, and complete lack of respect for humanity.

I respect others, even those who chose to hate me, and others like me. Last time I checked Human Rights meant all humans, not just the Privileged White Wyoming Christians. I have always been weary of Wyoming's outlook and now it's taking a turn for the worst.

I can't even imagine the amount of hate it takes to introduce bias theocracy into law. There's no place of laws like this. I hope the outcome is the desired benefit of all, not just a single group. I pray, to the same God they do, but I ask for help, respect, and acceptance. Not hatred.

Here's the Exception to Wyoming, tomorrow, 4 Republican college kids are travelling with others to stand up for human rights, to stand for those who don't know what's going on, can't make it here, or are too afraid to step out and say what they want. Here's to all those in favor of what it means to love humanity.

The only thing I can offer is a voice, in the place of the silent. It's time to break that silence.