MLK's observation of the "white moderate" in his Letter from a Birmingham Jail is still resonant, not only on issues of race, but also LGBTQ+ rights. It's not enough for LGBTQ+ to fly the pride flag and stand up for themselves, those of us who are straight have to fight too.
"He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."
We've put up a Pride flag on the front of our house for years but over the last few years, the anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment has definitely given me pause about flying the flag... This year, however, we decided to put the flag up in mid-June and it is just staying up there permanently at this point. It's never been more important to show support and solidarity!
MLK's observation of the "white moderate" in his Letter from a Birmingham Jail is still resonant, not only on issues of race, but also LGBTQ+ rights. It's not enough for LGBTQ+ to fly the pride flag and stand up for themselves, those of us who are straight have to fight too.
"He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."
- Thomas Paine
We've put up a Pride flag on the front of our house for years but over the last few years, the anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment has definitely given me pause about flying the flag... This year, however, we decided to put the flag up in mid-June and it is just staying up there permanently at this point. It's never been more important to show support and solidarity!
I admire their bravery. Arm yourselves. Armed minorities are harder to oppress.