In the article “Why the M Word Matters to Me” by Andrew Sullivan is about how Sullivan realizes that he is gay when he is a teen. He tried hiding it from his friends and family. His family especially would not accept it. They are huge Catholics and don’t believe in gay marriages. As he gets older he accepted it more. He started relationships, and told friends and family.
Getting married should be the most greatest and happiest day of your life, whether your gay or straight. It is true what Sullivan said how churches sometimes say no to gay marriages. In my opinion that is wrong. I know Catholics have strong beliefs, but if you love someone and want to devote all your time and energy to that one person, they should have the right to get married.
I have met a lot of gay in my life time. And I have to say that they are the nicest people you will ever meet. They always love to have fun with both boys and girls. A lot of people are actually offended to be friends with a gay people. They have this thought that they are interested in them, so they try to keep their distance. Also, some people will not even try to be friends with a gay person because they follow the stereotypes. A close friend of mine is gay and people he does not even know from a hole in the wall harass him daily. They harassed him so bad that he had to go to therapy because he was having suicidal thoughts.
People should really have some consideration for others. Whether someone is gay or straight, they have feeling too. If someone has something negative or hurtful to say, they should keep their thoughts to themselves. I hope that as the years go on, and the generation of kids keeps piling up, that people will be more respectful and accepting of other people’s beliefs and life styles.
