Tuesday 24 February 2015

Rights versus Privilege

After some private conversations with people who are not politicians, but who within our society can be said to be influential. I have come to the conclusion, that gay equality is seen more as a privilege than a right.

The problem with this is that for those who are able to 'qualify' for the privilege, there is no real incentive to support rights for all.

If only because, rights in general, are not enforced in this country. There are very few avenues of real recourse in the event of violation and dispute,... the crime statistics bear this out.

So when the advice is

What you taking on other people worries for,
Go to any party you want to and if someone gives you a hard time, I will have a quiet word with them.

This is undoubtedly the most effective avenue for the resolution of any dispute that may arise.

So it basically boils down to you can be as openly gay as you want, as long as you have the right connections.


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