Written: 07/01/2011
Note: I can’t find the graph, but I’ll keep an eye out for it
Take a look at the graph above.
It was illegal to be in a relationship in some parts of the country until 2003. That year, the Supreme Court struck down any remaining “sodomy” laws.
Yes, we’ve come a long way, but let’s not sugar coat it. Any relationship I would have been in, less than ten years ago, would have been illegal in parts of the country.
It’s hard when we hear politicians ask us to wait, when we’re told we’re not a priority. Why should our rights have to wait?
All my best,
The King of Spades