As i was on the bus, coming home from the GF's house, i passed this billboard and i smiled.
Fucking brilliant!
The space has been donated by the guys who own the billboards for two weeks to the gay rights charity stonewall. And it is a far reaching gesture because the message really is in your face. In your face, reaching those who don't normally pay attention and in bright red.
It's sad though, because, at least in London, it's not the average jo that has a problem with gay people; it's the religious objectors. In a place as big as this you just don't get people (openly) expressing dislike towards anyone in a minority group anymore. And thats probably because everyone is a minority group of some sort so they've no where to hide if you decide to throw it right back at them. Also, i think, because living in such a multicultural city opens your mind. You come to love the fact that there are so many different people and so many different cultures, all crammed together in a ramshackle sort of way. OK, maybe i'm slightly sentimental, but i think there is a point there. Diversity can only ever be a good thing because your horizons are broadened, you realise there is more than one way (your way) of doing things.
Never, not once, have i ever encountered homophobia from an everyday person; the Joe Blogs you pass on the street. Infact, its mostly been the opposite; people are very keen to assure you that they're not homophobic and that they love gay people. Which is a different kettle of fish, but better than looks of disgust.
The only, and quite serious time, when i've been subject to homophobia was directly due to a crazy religious believer. A Catholic, who happened to be my head of year. And she was hell bent on almost destroying what was then my life by outing me to my mother. She hasn't changed.
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Now playing: Ladytron - Destroy Everything You Touch
4 comments:
Remember those who have gone before you, in a time when it wasn't so easy.
We are only a 'generation' apart and I was battered a few times for my sexuality.
That is why I always argue, "Out and Proud no matter what".
(Even to the point of losing my job)
You have to do that now, for the next lot!
PS.. Check out www.shoe.org and what it is up to on March 4th!
I was involved in the first one and have seen it grow!
On March 4th I'll post a picture of my window on my blog.
Will I be seeing yours?
Hehehe!
BTW... COME ON YOU SPURS!
Of course, i completely agree with you; out and pround till death stops us shagging!
It's not only the past thats horrible to look back on for LGBT people though, it's the future too for people in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria..too many to list. Only in the western world is equality slowly creeping in.
What is the spurs thing about? I don't like football, lol!
Sorry.. My boys won League Cup Final against Chelsea!
You once told me you were a Chelski fan**... Sorry.
Those in Iran, Saudi etc are the reason 'we' shouldn't become complacent.
There is always a battle!
** The horror of an Aspergers memory!
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