Not too surprised being asked by a lot of people if I’m gay or not due to recent involvement in the Mardi Gras here. Valid question, I guess! I have been crap at keeping in touch with every one, and I didn’t think it would be any kind of question. But just so we’re clear, it’s actually my second year – I didn’t get round to posting much about it in 2009 and I didn’t appreciate one or two people lacing the question with some sort of.. sympathy? (?!)
The point is, does it matter?
First of all if I tell you I am gay today doesn’t automagically mean I will be any different from yesterday. The only thing that really changes is your perception. If as a friend, my sexuality becomes an issue, then you’re not someone I care too much to continue being friends with. As to why I’m involved.. I don’t feel like I really need to say much more than I like being there and that I have a lot of respect for the community in general.
But anyway, I’m not gay. Neither am I any sort of advocate for either camp. I’m just saying don’t discriminate. It’s 2010, yeah? Now if only all this negativity towards homosexuality can be channeled someplace more useful..
