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I truly believe that homophobia and gay bashing is inherently wrong. Excluding any religious beliefs, there is absolutely no logical reason for homosexuals to be looked at and treated with such distaste.
And even though it can seem so hopeless now, I really do believe that people will come to realize that this behavior goes against all the morals they preach; I believe that one day my children or grandchildren or great grandchildren will be taught about this homophobic age to the same degree as racism or slavery or racial/religious/class prejudice. I have faith that they’ll learn about the Civil Rights Movement right alongside the Gay Rights Movement.
We are just living through it now. Do you think Martin Luther King Jr. lived in a world where he was accepted? Hell no. But his actions did so much to win rights for his people; to inspire people.
What our generation needs to realize is that this is our time now. It’s our job to make the changes we want to see for our people. This is the time in which we have to worry less about the backlash and more about our personal freedom; a freedom to express ourselves openly without fear. A freedom that I hope my future kin will be able to experience.
We are told we aren’t good enough or strong enough and we are oppressed for being who we are. I just want to say that I see the beauty in everything and everyone that they try to make ugly. And personally? I will spend my whole life fighting this ludicrous system if I have to. But I really hope I see the day when two guys can walk down the street holding hands without being yelled at, or two women getting married without being told they ruin the sanction of marriage.
Call me crazy, but I still have hope.
So, I’m watching Toy Story with my 8 year old little brother and 11 year old sister, and out of nowhere, this happened:
Brother: I think Sid is kinda cute.
Sister: WHAT?
Brother: Actually… No, I don’t. He’s too mean.
Me: Would you think he’s cute if he were nice?
Brother: Yeah. But Andy is still cuter. He looks like a boy in my class who is cute.
Sister: But he’s a boy…
Brother: So? I think boys can be cute just like girls can be cute. And there’s nothing wrong if a boy likes another boy
Sister: Oh just like girls liking other girls. Like Rachel and her girlfriend.
Brother: Yeah. You can think anybody is cute!
Me: *exploding joy*
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Hey, look at that, someone recorded the whole show. Only reposting because, um, high quality for the win! Oh my god you can hear my voice crack so hard in the last chorus. Sh I never said I was good.
Born This Way, Glee Style
Rachel Piette, Park HS homecoming talent show, 21 September 2011
In high school, it’s so easy to feel left out, alone, or ridiculed for who you are. If you ask me, that’s bullshit, but it’s a sad truth in life.
If you can learn to overcome the people that make you feel like nothing, you’ve got the world in your hands.
My name is Rachel Piette. I am pansexual.
I came out to my school singing this song because I don’t want to hide who I am for fear of being ridiculed or teased or bullied. I love myself, and that’s all that matters, at the end of the day.
I didn’t do this performance for me, though.
I did it for the shy kid in the back of your math class who’s too afraid to talk to anyone.
I did it for the big girl who is afraid to eat lunch at school.
I did it for the nerd who is called names and bullied because they ask questions in class.
I did it for the girl who wears too much makeup to feel pretty.
Or the girl who hides the cuts on her arms with long sleeves and bracelets.
I did it for the boy in the locker room who can’t even get dressed for gym because he’s gay and the other guys don’t want to “catch it”.
I did this for all of you. Because if there’s one kid that feels this way at my school, I want them to know it’s okay to be themselves. It’s okay to stand out and be different. There will be people in your life that support you. Could be people you know, could be a complete stranger you pass in the hallways every day. No one should feel like they’re not important.
Because you all matter, you’re all beautiful, no matter what your flaws may be.
Your flaws and differences make you beautiful, baby, so hold that head up and keep walking. <3
Born This Way, Glee Style
Rachel Piette, Park HS homecoming talent show, 21 September 2011
In high school, it’s so easy to feel left out, alone, or ridiculed for who you are. If you ask me, that’s bullshit, but it’s a sad truth in life.
If you can learn to overcome the people that make you feel like nothing, you’ve got the world in your hands.
My name is Rachel Piette. I am pansexual.
I came out to my school singing this song because I don’t want to hide who I am for fear of being ridiculed or teased or bullied. I love myself, and that’s all that matters, at the end of the day.
I didn’t do this performance for me, though.
I did it for the shy kid in the back of your math class who’s too afraid to talk to anyone.
I did it for the big girl who is afraid to eat lunch at school.
I did it for the nerd who is called names and bullied because they ask questions in class.
I did it for the girl who wears too much makeup to feel pretty.
Or the girl who hides the cuts on her arms with long sleeves and bracelets.
I did it for the boy in the locker room who can’t even get dressed for gym because he’s gay and the other guys don’t want to “catch it”.
I did this for all of you. Because if there’s one kid that feels this way at my school, I want them to know it’s okay to be themselves. It’s okay to stand out and be different. There will be people in your life that support you. Could be people you know, could be a complete stranger you pass in the hallways every day. No one should feel like they’re not important.
Because you all matter, you’re all beautiful, no matter what your flaws may be.
Your flaws and differences make you beautiful, baby, so hold that head up and keep walking. <3
Just when I thought it was impossible to love her more. Seriously, Naya Rivera cannot be more amazing.
