Reading Response:
I always love the section of the Adams book in which privilege is very pointedly examined through the "privilege list." In the heterosexual privilege list, number 30 cut right to my heart: "The parents of heterosexuals do not love them "in spite of" their sexual orientation, and parents do not blame themselves for their children's heterosexuality." That is just one of the saddest things I've ever read. I had never thought of it that way before. That is a stark contrast to the privilege that heterosexuals hold.
Personal Reflection:
This weekend I ran in a 5k with my Dad at an event his church was putting on. Initially I packed my running shorts, shoes and "legalize gay" tank top, which I frequently run in, without even thinking about it. I support GLBT equality on every level, but when I put it on right before leaving for the race I decided to not be controversial at the event and wore something else instead. Now I feel like a coward. I don't really have anything to say about that, I guess.
It's kind of funny, but back when I was a committed christian, my faith actually led me to be a supporter of gay rights. I figured that since God was supposed to be love, then love in whatever form should be acceptable. It's interesting to note that after doing the readings, my observations start to revolve around that subject. I've been seeing a lot of attitudes in the past week or so that I'm not ok with. Unfortunately I think that when religion becomes involved, things get a whole lot more complicated.
Around the net:
Here are some interesting things I've seen in the past few days on this subject:
-This link is about Ben and Jerry's introducing a pro gay marriage ice cream flavor in the UK! Very cool!
-I love this post from the facebook page of star trek's George Takei (Captain Sulu) "It's ok to be takei." Lots of interesting info and funny stuff.
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