Written: 5/23/2012
I’ve done it before, and I’m sure I’ll have to do it again, but here is the real damage in DOMA and the inequality in this country:
Would a change in the law have made people actually behave like human beings? No, at least not right away, but it’s a step towards acceptance. Studies show over and over again that when people realize they know someone from the LGBT community, they are more accepting.
It’s easy to discriminate against a faceless entity. But when it’s someone you know, someone you love, it becomes much harder, and people learn to accept.
Still, it’s not an instantaneous thing, and it’s heartbreaking to see videos like this
All my best,
The King of Spades
