| Free Speech Where do We Draw the Line? |
[mai. 13e, 2008|09:39 am] |
A few interesting and controversial headlines have popped up in the news and the gay blogosphere that raise some important questions. At what point is gay activism intruding upon free speech and freedom of expression rights? Freedom of speech and expression must be protected even for anti-gay forces, because if we don't have these basic freedoms it becomes a slippery slope and eventually we will not have the right to express our opinions.
I write this in light of some stories recently, such as a student who wore a t-shirt to school saying "Be Happy - Not Gay!" at a diversity event, who got in trouble. The courts have since ruled she is entitled to wear the shirt.
What about Crystal Dixon's case with the University of Toledo V.P. of Human Resources who outside the university wrote an opinion column denouncing homosexuality, claiming it is a choice. She has been fired under grounds that she mentioned she was a worker at the school and is now suing the school.
Finally there was the case at Smith College, where the College Republicans brought in Ryan Sorba who created a book called "The Born Gay Hoax" who spoke about bogus research regarding LGBT people. Students interrupted his anti-gay speech by screaming "We're Here, We're Queer, get used to it" the student protesters overwhelmed the room forcing Mr. Sorba to leave the campus and cancel his speech.
Youtube clip of the Smith protest:
What do you think about GLBT activism and where do we draw the line to ensure free speech rights, or is it okay to intrude upon the free speech of others when they seek to intrude on our civil liberties and spread falsehoods about our community?
http://queersunited.blogspot.com/2008/05/open-forum-free-speech-where-do-we-draw.html |
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| being pampered before an msi show. |
[mai. 6e, 2008|11:45 pm] |
i'm so butch & can't do my hair or make up by myself.
so, i got my boys to do it & we came up with this great idea of a photo.
a day in the life of tascha.
hehehe. ♥ :) |
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| *Rebound Dates* |
[mai. 6e, 2008|11:15 am] |
As you all know that i recently ended a 4 yrs relationship this past March 08 and Ive been going thru a transition and trying to make myself distracted with all this heartaches and sadness. Luckily, enough I have few things to do such as: spending time with my amazing friends and family, volunteering for LGBT community and go on for some dates.
In the beginning, i feel like i lost my charm and questions myself if im ready to have fun again or ready to go on dates. But interesting enough, I still have my charm and still get approached by guys. Everytime I was asked for a date, i always let them know that i just recently just got out of relationship and im really not looking for anything in particular.. Some respects it and some was disappointed.
I always tell them " I dont want u to like me the way you want to like me"
its kinda sad that i have to say that but thats how i feel.. Eventhough some of them are really interesting and sweet enough to go on more than a date.I still feel like i will need more time.
On the other hand, there is this one particular guy that i just met and interesting enough. He was going thru the same situation that I am. So far we connect so well and we even joke around that we should go for"rebound dates" together haha..
We are getting along so well that its kinda scary and im starting to have this funny "good" feeling inside and I can feel that he feel the same way.
All my thoughts are coming to my head.. What if it grows more and more..and we fully connect? Should i pursue this instinct feelings that telling me inside? Should I avoid him because this is really not gonna help me? Can 2 heartbroken guys can be together despite of their past? Is it ok to go out with him more than just a date?
Any thoughts?
Recap
Me:
ended a 4 yrs rel due to infidelity
Guy:
ended a 3 yrs rel due to infidelity as well.
(of course there is more to it )
(all- forgive my grammar and writing.. im working on it) |
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| Introducing Queers United |
[mai. 6e, 2008|10:57 am] |
The activist blog with action alerts for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Asexual, and Intersexual community!
http://www.queersunited.blogspot.com |
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